2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 233
2011 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Display messages 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. 231 Display messages Tire Pressure Check Tires Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions G Risk of accident The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss in pressure. X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so. X Check the tires and, if necessary, change the wheel (Y page 336). X Check the tire pressures and, if necessary, set to the correct tire pressure. X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire pressure is correct (Y page 325). A display message for the tire pressure loss warning system was shown. X Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires. X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system (Y page 325). The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The tire pressure monitor is measuring the tire pressure. X Drive on. The tire pressures appear in the multifunction display after you have been driving for a few minutes. The TPMS is faulty. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor. The tire pressure monitor is deactivated. X Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors. The TPMS is activated automatically after driving for a few minutes. Check tires, then restart Run Flat Indicator Run Flat Indicator Inoperative Tire pressure displayed after driving for a few minutes Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative No Wheel Sensors Z On-board computer and displays