How to Reset Tyre Pressure in your Mercedes E-Class

Maintaining the correct tyre pressure is an essential part of the optimum driving experience and is also important in ensuring the safety and longevity of your tyres. The Mercedes E-Class, much like other luxury Mercedes vehicles, uses a bespoke tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that helps to record your existing tyre pressure stats.

Occasionally, this may need a reset, particularly after changing your tyres. Read on to learn more about how to do this and correctly maintain your Mercedes E-Class.

Why is the correct tyre pressure important?

Correct tyre pressure brings a range of all-round benefits:

• Safety: Properly inflated tyres mean better traction on the road, which in turn brings improved handling and braking performance – reducing the risk of accidents.
• Tyre lifespan: Correcting your tyre pressure can future-proof your tyres from day-to-day wear and tear. Underinflated tyres can lead to uneven tyre wear, which can cost you more in replacements.
• Greater efficiency: A correctly inflated tyre will also mean less fuel consumption. Under-inflated tyres mean greater rolling resistance and decreasing fuel efficiency. Check tyre pressures regularly to save money at the fuel pump.
• Increased ride comfort: Proper tyre pressure increases your car’s overall handling and ride comfort.

How to reset the tyre pressure on your Mercedes E Class

When you see the tyre pressure light on your dashboard, you’ll likely want to think about resetting your tyre pressures. This is a relatively simple process when following these steps:

1. Start the car and load up the menu: Make sure your car’s electrics are switched on but you’re not in motion. Next, click the ‘Menu’ button on the left side of the steering wheel.

2. Access the TPMS Menu: Navigate through the instrument’s cluster until you find the tire pressure TPMS option. Press the OK button to select this.

3. Reset your tyre pressure and confirm: Once within the TPMS menu, select the ‘reset’ option and confirm your choice.

4. Drive to recalibrate: The TPMS needs to calibrate while you’re in motion, so take your car for a short drive above 20mph to reset accordingly.

5. Re-check your TPMS status: Next, return to the TPMS menu, which should display your current tyre pressures accurately and precisely. If any of the tyre pressures are incorrect, inflate or adjust accordingly. Recommended tyre pressures can be found in your car owner’s manual.

6. Final confirmation: After making any necessary adjustments to your tyre pressures, return to the TPMS menu a final time to ensure all pressures are within the recommended range.

Now, you’re done!

Following these simple steps can help keep your car in pristine condition while delivering better fuel efficiency and greater protection against motoring wear and tear.

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