Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
h
Yellow warning
lamp lights up while
driving.
Tire Pressure Warn‐
ing Tire Failure
appears.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a significant loss of pres-
sure in at least one of the tires.
G
WARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the following risks:
R
the tires may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R
the tires may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may
greatly impair tire traction.
R
the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking,
may be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Observe the recommended tire pressure and check the tire
pressure of all the tires:
R
at least every two weeks
R
if the load changes
R
before beginning a long journey
R
for changed operating conditions, e.g. off-road driving
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
X
Check the tires visually and, if necessary, follow the instruc-
tions for flat tires.
X
Check the tire pressure and correct it if necessary.
h
Yellow warning
lamp flashes for
approximately one
minute and then stays
lit.
Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor Inoperative
appears.
The tire pressure monitor is malfunctioning or was not restarted
after a wheel change.
G
WARNING
If you correct the tire pressure without recalibrating the Run
Flat Indicator, the system cannot issue a warning about a
defective tire in time. In the event of tire pressure loss, the
driving characteristics and the steering and braking may be
greatly impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
If you correct the tire pressure, you must recalibrate the Run
Flat Indicator.
X
Restart the tire pressure monitor.
The display message continues to be displayed.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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