Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual

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Operation

Tires and wheels

Reactivating the TPMS

The TPMS must be reactivated when you
have adjusted the tire inflation pressure to
a new level (e.g. because of different load
or driving conditions). The TPMS is then
recalibrated to the current tire inflation
pressures.

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Using the tire placard on the driver’s
door B-pillar (

page 357) or, if avail-

able, the supplemental tire pressure
information on the inside of the fuel
filler flap (

page 342), make sure the

tire inflation pressure of all four tires is
correct.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety

of reasons, including the installation of in-

compatible replacement or alternate tires or

wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS

from functioning properly. Always check the

TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing

one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle

to ensure that the replacement or alternate

tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue

to function properly.

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If a condition causing the TPMS to mal-
function develops, it may take up to
10 minutes for the system to signal a
malfunction using the TPMS telltale
flashing and illumination sequence.

The telltale extinguishes after a few
minutes driving if the malfunction has
been corrected.

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Operating radio transmission equip-
ment (e.g. wireless headsets, two-way
radios) in or near the vehicle could
cause the TPMS to malfunction.

Warning!

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It is the driver’s responsibility to calibrate

the TPMS on the recommended cold infla-

tion pressure. Underinflated tires affect the

ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You

might lose control over the vehicle.

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