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Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual

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Operation

Tires and wheels

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Install the valve cap.

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Repeat this procedure for each tire.

Run Flat Indicator*

While the vehicle is being driven, the Run
Flat Indicator monitors the set tire inflation
pressures by evaluating each wheel’s rota-
tional speed. This allows the system to de-
tect a significant loss of pressure in a tire.
If a wheel’s rotational speed changes due
to falling tire inflation pressure, you will
see a corresponding warning message in
the multifunction display.

The Run Flat Indicator may function in a re-
stricted manner or with a delay if:

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snow chains are mounted to the
vehicle

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winter road conditions prevail

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you are driving on a loose surface (e.g.
sand or gravel)

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you are driving in a very sporty manner
(involving rapid acceleration or high
speeds in curves)

Warning!

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When the multifunction display shows the

message

Low pres. mode Check tire

Max. speed 50 mph

, 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 tire

inflation pressure as indicated on the vehi-

cle’s tire information placard. Driving on a

significantly under-inflated tire causes the

tire to overheat 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 tire 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 located on the driver’s
door B-pillar (

page 333). The tire in-

flation pressures are not listed in the
owner’s manual.

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