Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2007 - Manual (Page 518)

517
Operation
Tires and wheels
If you wish to confirm activation:
̈ Press $ or % to select “Yes”.
̈ Press #.
The message
Run Flat Indicator
reactivated
appears in the multifunction display.
After a certain “learning phase”, the Run
Flat Indicator checks the set pressure val-
ues for all four tires.
If you wish to cancel activation:
̈ Press L.
or
When the message
Tire pressure
now OK?
appears in the multifunction display:
̈ Press $ or % to select “No”.
̈ Press #.
Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated tires
Underinflated tires
Underinflated tires can:
ț cause excessive and uneven tire wear
ț adversely affect fuel economy
ț lead to tire failure from being
overheated
ț adversely affect handling
characteristics
Overinflated tires
Overinflated tires can:
ț adversely affect handling
characteristics
ț cause uneven tire wear
ț be more prone to damage from road
hazards
ț adversely affect ride comfort
ț increase stopping distance
Warning!
G
Follow recommended 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
overheated.
Warning!
G
Follow recommended tire inflation
pressures.
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.