Tires, On-board computer and displays, Display messages – Mercedes-Benz 2012 B Class User Manual

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Tires

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Check
Tire Pressure Soon

The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant
loss in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.

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 149).

X

If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (

Y

page 281).

X

Check the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire
pressure.

X

Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire
pressure is correct (

Y

page 305).

Check Tire Pressure
Then Restart Run

Flat Indicator

The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display
message and has not been restarted since.

X

Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires.

X

Restart the tire pressure loss warning system (

Y

page 305).

Run Flat Indicator
Inoperative

The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.

X

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Display messages

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On-board computer and displays

Z

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