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Mercedes-Benz S-Class User Manual

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Practical hints

What to do if …?

Problem

Possible cause

Suggested solution

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The yellow warning lamp for the
tire inflation pressure monitor
comes on.

The tire inflation pressure monitor detects a
loss of pressure in at least one tire.

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Bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
Observe the traffic situation around you.

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Take note of the messages in the multi-
function display.

The warning lamp goes out once the tire in-
flation pressure monitor has been reactivat-
ed after the tire inflation pressures have
been corrected.

Warning!

G

When the tire inflation pressure monitoring
system warning light is lit, one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated. You
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure as indicated on the vehicle’s tire in-
formation placard. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to over-
heat and can lead to tire failure.

Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi-
cle’s handling and stopping ability. Each tire,
including the spare, should be checked
monthly when cold and set to the recom-
mended inflation pressure as specified in
the vehicle placard and owner’s manual.

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The recommended tire inflation pres-
sures for your vehicle can be found on
the tire placard on the driver's door
B-pillar or, if available, the inside of the
fuel filler flap, not in the owner’s
manual.

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