Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2005 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display messages
Possible cause
Possible solution
Run Flat Indicator
inactive
The Run Flat Indicator is malfunc-
tioning.
̈
Have the Run Flat Indicator checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Low pressure mode
Check tires
max. Speed 50 mph
(Canada:
max. Speed 80 km/h
)
The pressure is too low in one or
more tires.
̈
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe
the traffic situation around you.
̈
Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure as re-
quired (
୴
page 308).
̈
If necessary, change the wheel (
୴
page 388).
̈
Reactivate the Run Flat Indicator after adjusting
the tire inflation pressure values (
୴
page 284).
Check tires
Then reactivate
Run Flat Indicator
There was a warning message about
a loss in tire inflation pressure and
the Run Flat Indicator has not been
reactivated yet.
̈
Make sure that the correct tire inflation pressure
is set for each tire.
̈
Then reactivate the Run Flat Indicator.
Run Flat Indicator
unavailable
The Run Flat Indicator has been
switched off due to an error.
̈
Have the Run Flat Indicator checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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.