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360 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem
Possible cause/consequence
Suggested solution
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Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS malfunction tell-
tale for the Advanced TPMS* illu-
minates continuously.
The Advanced TPMS* detects a loss of pres-
sure in at least one tire.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt,
avoiding abrupt steering and braking
maneuvers. Observe the traffic situa-
tion around you.
Read and observe messages in the
multifunction display.
If the tire inflation pressure in the respec-
tive tire(s) has (have) been corrected, the
combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale goes out after few
minutes driving.
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Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS malfunction tell-
tale for the Advanced TPMS*
flashes for 60 seconds and then
stays illuminated.
There is a malfunction in the Advanced
TPMS*.
Read and observe messages in the
multifunction display.
Have the Advanced TPMS* checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
After the malfunction has been remedied
the combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale goes out after few
minutes driving.
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What to do if …
Warning!
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Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or the tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or the tire inflation pressure label,
you should determine the proper tire infla-
tion pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitor-
ing system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illu-
minates, you should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure. Driving on a significant-
ly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over-
heat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi-
cle’s handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv-
er’s responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of
the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
bined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately
one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction exists. When the mal-
function indicator is illuminated, the system
may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
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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370 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
Please note:
Conven. functions
available again
On-board voltage is sufficient; the
consumers will switch on again.
Run Flat Indicator
inactive
Run Flat Indicator* is
malfunctioning.
Have the Run Flat Indicator* checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Check tires
Then reactivate
Run Flat Indicator
There was a warning message about
a loss in the tire inflation pressure
and the Run Flat Indicator* has not
been reactivated yet.
Make sure that the correct tire inflation pres-
sure is set for each tire.
Then reactivate the Run Flat Indicator*.
Run Flat Indicator
unavailable
The Run Flat Indicator* has been
switched off due to an error.
Have the Run Flat Indicator* checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire pressure
Check tires
The Run Flat Indicator* indicates
that the pressure is too low in one or
more tires.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Ob-
serve the traffic situation around you.
Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as
required (
page 313).
If necessary, change the wheel (
page 423).
Reactivate the Run Flat Indicator* after adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure values
(page 315).
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371 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
Tire pressure
displayed only
after driving a
few minutes
The tire inflation pressure is being
checked.
Drive the vehicle for a few minutes.
Tire pres. monitor
currently unavailable
The Advanced TPMS* is unable to
monitor the tire pressure due to
a nearby radio interference
source.
excessive wheel sensor temper-
atures.
As soon as the causes for the malfunction are
no longer present, the Advanced TPMS* auto-
matically becomes active again after a few
minutes driving.
Tire pres. monitor
inoperative
The Advanced TPMS* is
malfunctioning.
Have the Advanced TPMS* checked by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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372 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display messages
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Tire pres. monitor
inoperative
No wheel sensors
There are wheels without wheel sen-
sors mounted (e.g. winter tires).
Have the Advanced TPMS* checked by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have the wheel sensors installed by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire pres. monitor
Wheel sensor missing
One or more sensors malfunc-
tion (e.g. battery is empty).
One or more wheels without
wheel sensors mounted (e.g.
spare tire).
The tire inflation pressure for the re-
spective tire is not shown in the mul-
tifunction display.
Have the Advanced TPMS* checked by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have the wheel sensors installed by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Display symbol
Display messages
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Please rectify
tire pressure
The pressure is too low in one or
more tires.
Check and correct tire inflation pressure as
required (
page 313).
Tire pressure
Caution, tire defect
One or more tires are deflating.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
If necessary, change the wheel (
page 419).
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Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
1Vehicles with TIREFIT*: Temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT. If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using TIREFIT, contact Roadside Assistance.
Tire pressure
Check tires
The tire pressure in one or more tires
is already below the minimum value.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
Check and adjust tire pressure as required.
If necessary, change the wheel (
page 419).
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Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
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Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
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420 Practical hintsFlat tire
Foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails)
should not be removed from the tire.
Take TIREFIT, the sticker, and the elec-
tric air pump out of the trunk.
Attach the sticker where it will be easily
seen by the driver on the instrument
cluster.1TIREFIT container
2Flap
3Notch
4Electrical plug
5Air hose
6Flange
Open flap2 on the electric air pump.
Pull plug4 and air hose5 out of the
pump housing.
Warning!
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TIREFIT is a limited repair device. TIREFIT
cannot be used for cuts or punctures larger
than approximately 0.16 in (4 mm) and tire
damage caused by driving with extremely
low tire inflation pressure, or on a flat tire, or
a damaged wheel.
Do not drive the vehicle under such circum-
stances.
Contact your nearest Mercedes-Benz
Center for assistance or call Roadside
Assistance.
Warning!
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Take care not to allow the contents of
TIREFIT to come in contact with hair, eyes or
clothing. TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled, swal-
lowed or absorbed through the skin - causes
skin, eye and respiratory irritation.
Any contact with eyes or skin should be
flushed immediately with plenty of water.
If clothing comes in contact with TIREFIT,
change clothing as soon as possible.
In case of allergic reaction or rash, consult a
physician immediately.Warning!
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Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children.
If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with
plenty of water and drink plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting!
Consult a physician immediately.
Keep away from open flame or heat source.
iIf sealant has leaked out, let it dry. You
can then peel it off.
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421 Practical hints
Flat tire
Screw the air pump’s air hose5 onto
flange6 of the TIREFIT container.
Stick TIREFIT container1 upside
down into notch3 of the electric air
pump.
7Tire valve
8Electric air pump switch
9Pressure gauge and vent screw
aFiller hose
Unscrew the valve cap from tire
valve7.
Screw filler hosea onto tire valve7.
Close vent screw9on air hose4.
Insert electrical plug4 into the vehi-
cle cigarette lighter socket
(page 258).
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position1 (
page 36).
Press I on electric air pump switch8.
The electric air pump should now
switch on and inflate the tire.After 5 minutes, the pressure gauge must
display at least 26 psi (1.8 bar). The air
hose can become hot during inflation.
Please exercise appropriate caution.
If this tire inflation pressure is not at-
tained, turn off the electric air pump,
detach the filler hose from the tire
valve, and drive vehicle back and forth
very slowly approximately 30 ft (10 m).
This serves to better distribute the
TIREFIT sealant material inside the tire.
Unscrew the air pump’s air hose5
from flange6 of the TIREFIT contain-
er.
Screw air hose5onto tire valve7.
Inflate the tire again.
Warning!
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Observe safety instructions on air pump la-
bel.
!Do not operate the electric air pump
longer than 8 minutes without interrup-
tion. Otherwise it may overheat.
You may operate the air pump again af-
ter it has cooled off.
