2008 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 398

Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required ( page 302). Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. If necessary, change the wheel ( page 417). Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. If necessary, change the wheel ( page 417). H Please correct The tire inflation pressure is too the tire pressure. low in one or more tires. Tire Pressure Caution Tire Defect Caution Tire defect One or more tires are deflating. One or more tires are deflating. Vehicles with Advanced TPMS*: The respective tire is indicated in the multifunction display. Warning! G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. G Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes etc. 397