Mercedes-Benz SLK 2014, Owner'S Manual

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Tyres
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
Tyre pressure Tyre pressure
Check tyres
Check tyres
The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant
loss in pressure
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
R
you have changed the wheels and tyres or fitted new wheels and
tyres
R
the tyre pressure in one or more tyres is incorrect
G WARNING
Tyre pressures which are too low, harbour the following hazards:
R
the tyres may burst, especially as vehicle load and speed increa-
ses
R
the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may
greatly impair tyre 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
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (
Y
page 162).
X
Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tyre (
Y
page 296).
X
Check the tyre pressures and, if necessary, correct the tyre
pressure.
X
Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system when the tyre
pressure is correct (
Y
page 320).
Check tyre pres‐ Check tyre pres‐
sures sures
then restart Run
then restart Run
Flat Indicator Flat Indicator
The tyre pressure loss warning system generated a display mes-
sage and has not been restarted since.
X
Set the correct tyre pressure in all four tyres.
X
Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system (
Y
page 320).
Run Flat Indicator Run Flat Indicator
inoperative
inoperative
The tyre pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Rectify Rectify
tyre pressure
tyre pressure
The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X
Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity (
Y
page 320).
X
If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.
X
Restart the tyre pressure monitor (
Y
page 322).
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