Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 500 - Manual (Page 317)

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H TIRE PRES. MONITOR
NOT ACTIVE The tire inflation pressure monitor* is un-
able to monitor the tire pressure due to
ț the presence of several wheel sensors
in the vehicle.
ț excessive wheel sensor temperatures.
ț a nearby radio interference source.
ț unrecognized wheel sensors mounted.
̈ Check the tire pressure at the next ser-
vice station.
TIRE PRES. MONITOR
VISIT WORKSHOP! The tire inflation pressure monitor* is mal-
functioning. ̈ Have the tire inflation pressure monitor*
checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
̈ Change the wheel ( ୴ page 339).
A wheel without proper sensor was in-
stalled. ̈ Check and correct tire pressure as re-
quired (
୴ page 273).
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.