2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 371

Practical hints What to do if ... Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Have the TPMS checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the TPMS checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the wheel sensors installed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. As soon as the causes of the malfunction have been removed, the TPMS automatically becomes active again after a few minutes driving. Tire Pressure Monitor The TPMS is malfunctioning. Inoperative Tire Pressure Monitor There are wheels without appropriate Inoperative wheel sensors mounted (e.g. winter tires). No Wheel Sensors Tire Pressure Monitor The TPMS is unable to monitor the tire Currently Unavailable pressure due to a nearby radio interfer- ence source. Warning! G Warning! 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. Follow recommend tire inflation pressures. 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. 370