2006 MERCEDES-BENZ S55AMG wheel

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TIRE PRES. MONITOR
CURRENTLY
UNAVAILABLE
The tire inflation pressure monitor* is un-
able to monitor the tire inflation pressure
due to:

the presence of several wheel sensors
in the vehicle


excessive wheel sensor temperatures


a nearby radio interference source


unrecognized wheel sensors installed

Remove any extra wheel sensors from the ve-
hicle.
As soon as the causes of the malfunction have
been removed, the tire inflation pressure moni-
tor automatically becomes active again.
TIRE PRES. MONITOR
NOT OPERATIONAL
DRIVE TO WORKSHOP
The tire inflation pressure monitor or a
wheel sensor is malfunctioning.

Have the tire inflation pressure monitor
checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
A wheel without proper sensor was in-
stalled.

Have the wheels checked.
Warning!
G
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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TIRE PRESSURE
PLEASE CORRECT
The pressure is too low in one or more
tires.

Check and correct tire inflation pressure
as required (
page 308).
TIRE PRESSURE
CAUTION, TIRE PRES.
One or more tires are deflating.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-
ing abrupt steering and braking maneu-
vers. Observe the traffic situation around
you.

Change the damaged wheel
(page 403).

Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!
G
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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TIRE PRESSURE
CHECK TIRES
The pressure has fallen significantly in
one or more tires.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoid-
ing abrupt steering and braking maneu-
vers. Observe the traffic situation around
you.

Check the tires. If no damage visible,
check and correct tire inflation pressure
as required.

Change the damaged wheel
(page 403).

Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!
G
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.

380 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display
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TIRE PRESSURE, LF
CAUTION, TIRE PRES.
The left front tire is deflating.

Bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt braking maneuvers. Observe the
traffic situation around you.

Change the wheel (
page 403).

Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
TIRE PRESSURE, LF
CHECK TIRES
The left front tire inflation pressure is low.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.

Check the tires. If no damage visible,
check and correct tire inflation pressure
as required (
page 308).

If necessary, change the wheel
(page 403).

Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!
G
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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TIRE PRESSURE, RF
CAUTION, TIRE PRES.
The right front tire is deflating.

Bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt braking maneuvers. Observe the
traffic situation around you.

Change the wheel (
page 403).

Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
TIRE PRESSURE, RF
CHECK TIRES
The right front tire inflation pressure is
low.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.

Check the tires. If no damage visible,
check and correct tire inflation pressure
as required (
page 308).

If necessary, change the wheel
(page 403).

Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!
G
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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TIRE PRESSURE, LR
CAUTION, TIRE PRES.
The left rear tire is deflating.

Bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt braking maneuvers. Observe the
traffic situation around you.

Change the wheel (
page 403).

Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
TIRE PRESSURE, LR
CHECK TIRES
The left rear tire inflation pressure is low.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.

Check the tires. If no damage visible,
check and correct tire inflation pressure
as required (
page 308).

If necessary, change the wheel
(page 403).

Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!
G
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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TIRE PRESSURE, RR
CAUTION, TIRE PRES.
The right rear tire is deflating.

Bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt braking maneuvers. Observe the
traffic situation around you.

Change the wheel (
page 403).

Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
TIRE PRESSURE, RR
CHECK TIRES
The right rear tire inflation pressure is
low.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt.

Check the tires. If no damage visible,
check and correct tire inflation pressure
as required (
page 308).

If necessary, change the wheel
(page 403).

Have the damaged wheel repaired or re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!
G
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.

384 Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in the storage
compartment under the front passenger
seat.
1Lid
2ButtonsRemoving the first aid kit

Press buttons2 together and fold
lid1 down.

Remove first aid kit.
Storing the first aid kit

Place first aid kit in the storage com-
partments.

Close lid1 until both buttons2 of
lock engage.Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage
bowl, spare wheel
The spare wheel, the vehicle tools, and the
luggage bowl are stored in the compart-
ment underneath the trunk floor.
1Jack
2Storage tray with vehicle tool kit
3Luggage bowl
4Spare wheel
Lift up trunk floor cover and engage
trunk floor handle in upper edge of
trunk.
You can now remove the tools and ac-
cessories.
iCheck expiration dates and contents
for completeness at least once a year
and replace missing/expired items.