2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 245

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Driving systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 243 · G Risk of accident The red DTR distance A warning is issued if: warning lamp lights up Ryou are approaching a vehicle in front at too great a speed while the vehicle is in motion. A warning tone RDISTRONIC has detected a stationary obstacle in your line of travel also sounds. X Be prepared to brake immediately. X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to brake or take evasive action. Tires Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions h G Risk of accident USA only: The TPMS has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the The yellow combination tires. low tire pressure X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking telltale/TPMS maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so. malfunction telltale for X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction the TPMS is on. display. X Check the tire pressure. If necessary, correct the tire pressure (Y page 327). X If necessary, change a wheel (Y page 336). h The TPMS is faulty. USA only: X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. The yellow combination low tire pressure X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. telltale/TPMS malfunction telltale for the TPMS flashes for 60 seconds and then remains illuminated. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked every other week when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver's door B-pillar or, if available, the tire inflation pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size Z G Warning On-board computer and displays