Mercedes-Benz G 550 2015, Operator'S Manual

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Tires
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
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Solutions
Check Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol-
lowing hazards:
R
they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R
they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R
the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 110).
X
If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (
Y
page 216).
X
Check the tire pressure (
Y
page 235).
X
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
Warning Tire Mal
function
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R
a flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R
you could lose control of the vehicle.
R
continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 110).
X
If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (
Y
page 216).
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