
If the message does not disappear after a repeat
calibration, 
have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Unobstructed area of movement
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury or
damage to objects.◀
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*
The concept
The tire inflation pressure is measured in the
four mounted tires. The system notifies you if
there is a significant loss of pressure in one or
more tires.
Functional requirements
The system must have been reset when the in‐
flation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable
signaling of a flat tire is not ensured. Always use
wheels with TPM electronics to ensure that the
system will operate properly. Reset the system
after each correction of the tire inflation pres‐
sure and after every tire or wheel change.
System limits
Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐
vance.◀
The system does not operate correctly if it has
not been reset. For example, a flat tire may be
indicated despite correct tire inflation pres‐
sures.
The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat
tire:
▷ For a mounted wheel without TPM electron‐
ics.
▷ When the TPM is disturbed by other sys‐
tems or devices with the same radio fre‐
quency. Status display
The 
current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM can be displayed on the Control Display,
e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.   "Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM"
The status is displayed.
Status display
The tire and system status is indicated by the
color of the tires.
A change in the tire inflation pressure during
driving is taken into account.
A 
correction is only necessary if this is indicated
by the TPM
Wheels, green
The tire inflation pressure is equal to the target
state.
One wheel is yellow
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
the indicated tire.
All wheels are yellow
▷ A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure
in several tires.
▷ The system was not reset after a wheel
change and thus warns based on the infla‐
tion pressures initialized last.
▷ A flat tire in one or more tires while the sys‐
tem is being reset.
Wheels, gray
The 
 system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons for
this may be:
▷ TPM is being reset.
▷ Disturbance by systems or devices with the
same radio frequency.
▷ Malfunction.
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For Canadian models: additional
information
The status display additionally shows the cur‐
rent tire inflation pressures and tire tempera‐
tures.
When correcting the tire inflation pressures,
note the following:
The tire pressure increases as the tire temper‐
ature increases.
Therefore, only correct the tire inflation pres‐
sure 
when the tire is at the ambient temperature.
Compare the displayed tire temperature with
the external temperature in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Resetting the system
Reset the system after each correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.   "Reset"
4. Start the engine - do not drive away.
5. Reset the tire pressure using "Reset".
6. Drive away.
The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting
TPM..." is displayed.
After 
driving for a few minutes, the set tire infla‐
tion pressures are applied as set values. The re‐
setting process is completed automatically dur‐
ing driving. The tires are shown in green and
"TPM active" is shown on the Control Display.
The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you
drive away again, the process resumes auto‐
matically.
If a flat tire is detected during a reset, all tires are
displayed in yellow.
Low tire pressure message
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
▷There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure. ▷
The system was not reset after a wheel
change and thus warns based on the infla‐
tion pressures initialized last.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with reg‐
ular tires* or run-flat tires*.
Run-flat 
tires, refer to page  251, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC
Dynamic 
 Stability Control is switched on if nec‐
essary.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires*
1. Identify the damaged tire.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.
2. Rectify the flat tire.
Use 
of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility System,
may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In
this case, have the electronics checked at
the next opportunity and have them re‐
placed if necessary.
Run-flat tires*
You 
 can continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
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Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
and the driving style and conditions.
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is approx. 50 miles/
80 km.
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐
ing over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc.
Because 
the possible driving distance depends
on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the
actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐
pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
external temperature, cargo load, etc.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐
erties.◀
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed
and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐
tinue 
driving, and contact your service center.◀
Message when the system was not
reset
A Check Control message is displayed.
The system detected a wheel change but was
not reset.
Warnings regarding the current tire inflation
pressure are not reliable.
Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the
system.
Malfunction The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. No flat
tire can be detected.
Display in the following situations:
▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have 
the service center check it if necessary.
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
▷ TPM could not be fully reset. Reset the sys‐
tem again.
▷ Disturbance by systems or devices with the
same 
radio frequency: after leaving the area
of the disturbance, the system automatically
becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated 
to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la‐
bel, you should determine the proper tire infla‐
tion pressure for those tires.) As an added safety
feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a
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Parking lamps, bulb replace‐
ment 262 
Parking with Auto Hold  68 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 59 
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 116 
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 113 
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision  120 
People detection, refer to Night Vision  120 
Permissible axle load  278 
Personal information 223 
Personal Profile 33 
Phone 212 
Pinch 
protection system, glass
sunroof  47 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45 
Plastic, care 273 
PlugIn 239 
Position, storing 154 
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation  152 
Power failure 265 
Power sunroof, glass 46 
Power windows  44 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 244 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 33 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23 
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 47 
Protective function, win‐ dows 45 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 19 
R
Radiator fluid  256 
Radio 172 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 32  Radio ready state 
65 
Rain sensor 71 
Random 180 
Random playback  180 
RDS 173 
Reading out loud  230 
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 129 
Rear axle steering 101 
Rear cooler 135 
Rear entertainment 199, 204 
Rear lamps 263 
Rear seats, adjusting  51 
Rear seats, basic position  52 
Rear sockets 135 
Rear source, selecting for rear entertainment 201, 206 
Rearview mirror  58 
Rear window defroster 127 
Recirculated-air mode 126 
Recommended tire brands 250 
Refueling 242 
Remaining range  75 
Reminders 229 
Remote control/key 32 
Remote control, audio 198 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 37 
Remote control, rear enter‐ tainment 200 
Remote 
control, universal  132 
Replacement fuse 265 
Replacing parts  260 
Replacing wheels/tires 250 
Reporting safety defects  8 
RES button 107 
Reserve warning, refer to Range 75 
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 92 
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 127 
Retaining straps, securing cargo 147 
Retreaded tires  250 
Roadside Assistance 235 
Roadside parking lamps  85 Roller sunblinds 45 
Roll stabilization, refer to
Adaptive Drive  100 
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 100 
Roof load capacity  278 
Roof-mounted luggage rack 148 
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 269 
Route 160 
Route criteria, route 159 
Route, displaying  160 
Routes, avoiding  160 
Route 
section, bypassing  161 
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 251 
Rubber components, care 272 
Run-flat tires 251 
S
Safe braking  145 
Safety 7 
Safety belt reminder  54 
Safety belts  53 
Safety belts, care  273 
Safety switch, windows 45 
Safety systems, airbags  88 
Satellite radio  174 
Saving fuel 148 
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation  162 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  19 
Screwdriver  260 
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting  270 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 53 
Seat heating, front  50 
Seat heating, rear  53 
Seating position for chil‐ dren 61 
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 57 
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