R
Furthermore, the use of cer tain tyre types in
cer tain regions and areas of operation can
be highly beneficial.
R Only use tyres and wheels of the same type
(summer tyres, winter tyres, MOEx tended
tyres) and the same make.
R Only fit wheels of the same size on one axle
(left and right).
It is only permissible tofit a di fferent wheel
size in theeve nt of a flat tyre in order to
drive tothe specialist workshop.
R Do not make any modifications tothe brake
sy stem, the wheels or the tyres.
The use of shims or brake dust shields is not
permitted and may in validate theve hicle's
ge neral operating pe rmit.
R Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring
sy stem: allfitted wheels mu stbe equipped
with functioning sensors forth e tyre pres‐
sure monitoring sy stem.
R Attemp eratures below 7 °C use winter tyres
or all-season tyres mar kedi M+Sfor all
wheels. Wi
nter tyres pr ovide the best possible grip in
wintry road conditions.
R For M+S tyres, only use tyres with the same
tread.
R Obser vethe maximum permissible speed for
th e M+S tyres fitted.
If th e tyre's maximum speed is below that of
th eve hicle, this must be indicated byan
appropriate label in the driver's field of
vision.
R Run in new tyres at moderate speeds forthe
fi rs t10 0 km.
R Replace the tyres af ter six years at the latest,
re ga rdless of wear.
R When replacing with tyres that do not
fe ature run-flat characteristics: vehicles
with MOExtended tyres are not equipped
with a TIREFIT kit at thefa ctor y.Equip the
ve hicle with a TIREFIT kit af terre placing with
tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris‐
tics, e.g. winter tyres. %
You can permanently limit the maximum
ve hicle speed for driving with winter tyres
(/ page 179).
Fo r more information on wheels and tyres, con‐
ta ct a qualified specialist workshop.
Be sure toalso obse rveth efo llowing fur ther
re lated subjects:
R Notes on tyre pressure (/ page 396)
R Tyre pressure table (/ page 397)
R Notes on the emer gency spa rewheel
(/ page 410) Note
s on inter changing wheels &
WARNING Risk of inju rythro ugh dif fer‐
ent wheel sizes
Inter changing the front and rear wheels can
se verely impair the driving characteristics.
The disk brakes or wheel suspension compo‐
nents may also be damaged. Wheels and tyres
403
Ty
re pressure loss warning sy stem Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Tyre pressure Check tyres *T
he tyre pressure loss warning sy stem has de tected a significant loss of pressure. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tyre pressure
R The tyres can bu rst.
R The tyres can wearexc essively and/or une venly.
R The driving characteristics as well as thesteering and braking may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. #
Obser vethere commended tyre pressures. #
Adjust the tyre pressure if necessar y. #
Stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. #
Check the tyre pressure (/ page 396) andthe tyres. #
When the tyre pressure is cor rect, restart the tyre pressure loss warning sy stem (/ page 399).
Check tyre pressures then
restart Run Flat Indicator *T
he tyre pressure loss warning sy stem generated a displ aymessa geand has not been restar ted since. #
When the tyre pressure is cor rect, restart the tyre pressure loss warning sy stem (/ page 399).
Run Flat Indicator inopera-
tive *T
he tyre pressure loss warning sy stem is malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 47 9
App
lybrake todeselect Park (P)
position................................................. 449
App lybrake toselect R......................... 449
Au xilia rybattery malfunction (red
display message) ...................................4 51
Au xilia rybattery malfunction (white
display message) ...................................4 51
Beginning eme rgency stop.................... 460
Blind Spot Assist cur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ........................ 461
Blind Spot Assist inope rative ................. 462
Blind Spot Assi stnot available when
to wing a trailer See Owner's Manual .....4 62
Cannot start engine See Owner's
Manual................................................. .475
Check brake pads See Owner's Man‐
ual ........................................................ .455
Che cktyre pressu resth en restart
Ru n Flat Indicator................................. .479
Cruise control and Limi ter inoperative.. 457 Cruise control inoperative..................... 457
Cruise control off.................................. 457
Fr ont-passenger airbag disabled See
Owner's Manual....................................4 32
Fr ont-passenger airbag enabled See
Owner's Manual....................................4 32
Hazard warning lamps malfunctioning.. .441
Limiter inoperative................................ 457
Limiter passive ...................................... 457
Mercedes me connect Services limi‐
te d See Owner's Manual........................4 72
Mo tor can be star ted again.................... 475
N permanently active Risk of vehicle
ro lling .................................................... 449
Only select Park (P) when vehicle is
st ationary.............................................. 448
Pa rking Assist and PARKTRONIC
inoperative See Owner's Manual ...........466
Pa rking Assist Manoeuvring assis‐
ta nce limited See Owner's Manual........ 466 Place
theke y in the mar ked space
See Owner's Manual............................. 435
PRE-SAFE inoperative See Owner's
Manual..................................................4 33
Ra dar sensors dirty See Owner's
Manual................................................... 471
Re duce speed ........................................ 478
Re versing not poss. Consult work‐
shop......................................................4 50
Risk of vehicle rolling Driver door
open and transmission not in P............. 449
Ru n Flat Indicator inope rative............... .479
Speed limit (winter tyres) XXX km/h..... 459
St op vehicle Lea veengine running
Wa itTransmission cooling .....................450
To shift out of P or N,depress brake
and start engine.................................... 449
To switch off the engine, press
St art/ Stop button for at least 3 sec‐
onds or 3 times. ................................... .446 512
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