Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
h
Yellow warning
lamp flashes for
approximately
60 seconds and then
remains lit.
Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor Inoperative
Wheel Sensors Miss‐
ing
appears.
There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or more
wheels.
G
WARNING
Risk of accident due to undetected tire pressure losses. The sys-
tem is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire pressure.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Wheels have unsuitable tire pressure sensors.
X
Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
$
(USA only) or
J
(Canada only) Red
warning lamp lights
up.
÷
,
!
Yellow
warning lamps light up
while the engine is
running.
Warning tone sounds.
Electronics Mal‐
function Stop See
Operator's Manual
appears.
The following systems are malfunctioning:
R
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
R
ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
R
Crosswind Assist
R
Hill start assist
Other driving systems could be switched off automatically.
G
WARNING
The risk of skidding and having an accident increases due to
malfunctioning driving safety systems.
The brake system functions normally, but without the systems
listed. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard,
for example.
This will greatly impair the ability to steer and brake. The brak-
ing distance may increase in emergency braking situations.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
D
Yellow warning
lamp lights up while
the engine is running.
Steering Malfunc‐
tion See Operator's
Manual
or
Electronics Mal‐
function See Opera‐
tor's Manual
appears.
Power assistance may be malfunctioning, making steering diffi-
cult.
G
WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
If you are able to steer safely:
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
If you are unable to steer safely:
X
Do not drive on.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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