Mercedes-Benz 2011 C-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Check
Tire Pressure Soon
G
Risk of accident
The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant
loss in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.
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 286).
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 275).
Check Tire Pressure
Then Restart Run
Flat Indicator
A display message from the tire pressure loss warning system was
shown and the system has not been restarted since.
X
Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
X
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system (Y page 275).
Run Flat Indicator
Inoperative
The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Tire pressures
will be displayed
after driving a
few minutes
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.
Tire Press. Monitor
Inoperative
The TPMS is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Tire Pressure
Monitor
Inoperative No
Wheel Sensors
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.
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Display messages
On-board computer and displays
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