Can You Still Drive When Mercedes-Benz Indicates Low Tire Pressure?
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Mercedes-Benz vehicles should not be driven with low tire pressure. According to the international GBT2978-2008 standard requirements, the standard tire pressure is 2.4-2.5bar. In winter, the tire pressure should be slightly increased by about 0.2bar based on the standard tire pressure. In summer, the tire pressure can generally be about 0.1bar lower than the standard to avoid tire blowouts due to high temperatures. Solutions for insufficient tire pressure: If no damage is visible, simply inflate the tire to the normal pressure and reset the tire pressure system; If a puncture is found during inspection, drive to a tire shop promptly for repair, then reinflate the tire; If the low tire pressure warning reappears some time after inflation without any puncture, it may be due to air leakage caused by a deformed wheel rim. It is recommended to check the wheel rim and replace it if necessary.
I have extensive experience with tire pressure warnings. Last week while driving my Mercedes on the highway, the TPMS light came on, which scared me into immediately turning on hazard lights and pulling over to inspect. Found out the right front tire had a nail puncture, with pressure dropping from normal 2.5bar to 1.8bar. Continuing to drive could not only ruin the tire but risk a blowout at high speed. If the dashboard shows pressure above 1.8bar, you may attempt driving under 80km/h to a repair shop while continuously monitoring pressure changes. Always keep a portable inflator in your car for emergencies - never risk driving if pressure falls below 1.5bar, call a tow truck instead. For daily maintenance, manually check cold tire pressure monthly with a gauge to prevent sudden incidents.
