Mercedes-Benz CLK-Coupe 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 330)

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Operation
Tires and wheels
̈ Install the valve cap.
̈ Repeat this procedure for each tire.
Run Flat Indicator*
While the vehicle is being driven, the Run
Flat Indicator monitors the set tire inflation
pressures by evaluating each wheel’s rota-
tional speed. This allows the system to de-
tect a significant loss of pressure in a tire.
If a wheel’s rotational speed changes due
to falling tire inflation pressure, you will
see a corresponding warning message in
the multifunction display.
The Run Flat Indicator may function in a re-
stricted manner or with a delay if:
ț snow chains are mounted to the
vehicle
ț in presence of ice and snow
ț you are driving on a loose surface (e.g.
sand or gravel)
ț you are driving in a very sporty manner
(involving rapid acceleration or high
speeds in curves)
ț you are driving with the roof loaded or
very heavy cargo
Warning!
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When the multifunction display shows the
message Tire pressure Check tires ,
one or more of your tires is significantly un-
der-inflated. You should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper tire inflation pressure as
indicated on the vehicle’s tire information
placard. Driving on a significantly under-in-
flated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability. Each tire, including the
spare, should be checked monthly when
cold and set to the recommended tire infla-
tion pressure as specified in the vehicle
placard.
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The recommended tire inflation pres-
sures for your vehicle can be found on
the tire placard located on the driver’s
door B-pillar (
୴ page 320). The tire in-
flation pressures are not listed in the
operator’s manual.