Mercedes-Benz 2007 SLK 350 Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
Run Flat
Indicator
inoperative
The Run Flat Indicator* is malfunc-
tioning.
̈ Have the Run Flat Indicator* checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Run Flat Indicator* has been
switched off due to a malfunction.
Tire pressure Check tires
The Run Flat Indicator* indicates
that the pressure is too low in one or
more tires.
̈ Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe
the traffic situation around you.
̈ Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure as
required (
page 314).
̈ If necessary, change the wheel ( page 401).
̈ Restart the Run Flat Indicator* after adjusting the
tire inflation pressure values (
page 314).
Check tires Then restart
Run Flat Indicator
There was a warning message about
a loss in tire inflation pressure and
the Run Flat Indicator* has not been
restarted yet.
̈ Make sure that the correct tire inflation pressure
is set for each tire.
̈ Then restart the Run Flat Indicator*
(
page 316).
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. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.