Tires, On-board computer and displays – Mercedes-Benz 2013 M Class User Manual

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Tires

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

h
USA only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
Canada only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss) is lit.

The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at
least one of the tires.

G

WARNING

With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:

R

they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.

R

they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.

R

the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.

X

Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.

X

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (

Y

page 179).

X

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.

X

Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (

Y

page 381).

X

Check the tire pressure (

Y

page 406).

X

If necessary, correct the tire pressure.

h
USA only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) flashes for
approximately one
minute and then
remains lit.

The tire pressure monitor is faulty.

G

WARNING

The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire
pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.

X

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.

X

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

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On-board computer and displays

Z

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