How to reset the tire pressure warning light on Mercedes-Benz V260?
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When the tire pressure indicator light comes on, you must ensure the vehicle is safely parked on the roadside, then check the abnormal tire pressure detection function on the car's navigation screen. After confirming wheel abnormalities, you must determine whether the tire pressure is too high or too low. If the pressure is too low, you need to reset it by driving for a while. After performing the above operations, the tire pressure warning will be reset.
I have experience with resetting the tire pressure light on the Mercedes V260. First, make sure all tires are adjusted to the standard cold tire pressure, usually indicated on the fuel cap or B-pillar label, typically around 2.3 to 2.5 bar. Then, without starting the engine, just turn on the ignition. Press the return button on the left side of the steering wheel to bring up the menu, use the left and right arrow keys to find 'Vehicle Settings', confirm, then select 'Tire Pressure', and finally click 'Yes' to automatically reset it. Remember to restart the vehicle after resetting and drive a few dozen meters—the light should turn off. If it remains on, you'll need to check for sensor issues or a punctured tire causing air leakage. Once, after washing my car, the light kept flashing, and it turned out a small stone was stuck in the wheel rim gap, causing pressure fluctuations.
Attention to friends driving Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles: Never reset the tire pressure light directly! Once, my light came on while driving on the highway, and I immediately pulled over to the emergency lane to check. It turned out there was a nail in the right rear tire. It would have been dangerous if I had just reset the light without checking. After confirming the tire was okay, the steps to turn off the light are simple: Power on without starting the engine, use the left steering wheel button to enter 'Settings' and then 'Maintenance', find the tire pressure monitoring item, and confirm the reset. If the light stays on after resetting, it might be due to a sudden temperature change—just drive a couple of kilometers to let the system relearn. It's advisable to always keep a tire pressure gauge in the glove box, especially before long trips—always check the tire pressure.
Here's a tested and effective method: First, adjust all four tire pressures to the standard value (commonly 2.4bar for Mercedes V260), then sit in the driver's seat and turn the key to the ON position without starting the engine. Press and hold the HOME button on the left side of the steering wheel to enter the control menu, navigate to the 'Service' category, find 'Tire Pressure Monitoring', select reset, and press OK. After completion, exit the car, lock it, and wait for three minutes before restarting—the tire pressure light should go off. Be careful not to press the brake when starting—I once accidentally started the engine and the reset failed. If the light flashes and doesn't go off after resetting, it's likely that the sensor in one of the tires is out of battery, and you'll need to visit a 4S store to replace it. This kind of electronic issue can't be fixed on your own.
