Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 298)

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
Check Tires Check Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 190).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (
Y
page 365).
X Check the tire pressure (
Y
page 391).
X
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
Warning Tire Warning Tire
Malfunction Malfunction
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R a flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R You could lose control of the vehicle.
R continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 190).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (
Y
page 365).
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