2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 388

Practical hints What to do if ... Display symbol Display messages Please correct the tire pressure. Possible cause/consequence The tire pressure is too low in one or more tires. Possible solution Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required ( page 313). Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. If necessary, change the wheel ( page 408). Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Check and adjust tire pressure as required ( page 313). If necessary, change the wheel ( page 408). H Tire Pressure One or more tires are deflating. Caution - Tire Defect Tire Pressure Check Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires is already below the minimum value. 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. 387