Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display message
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
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.
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Make sure that the correct tire inflation pressure is set for each tire.
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Then restart the Run Flat Indicator* (
Run Flat Indicator
Inoperative
The Run Flat Indicator* is malfunc-
tioning.
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Have the Run Flat Indicator* checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire Pressure
Check Tires
The Run Flat Indicator* indicates that
the pressure is too low in one or more
tires.
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Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and
braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.
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Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure as required (
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If necessary, change the wheel (
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Restart the Run Flat Indicator* after adjusting the tire inflation pres-
sure values (
Warning!
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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. Continued
driving with a flat tire will cause excessive
heat build-up and possibly a fire.
Warning!
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Follow recommend tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from being over-
heated.
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.