Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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Solutions
Check tyre(s)
Check tyre(s)
The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly.
The wheel position appears in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G
WARNING
Underinflated tyres pose the following risks:
R
the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase
R
the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may
greatly impair tyre traction
R
the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X
Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 184).
X
Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tyre (
Y
page 340).
X
Check the tyre pressure (
Y
page 364).
X
If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.
Warning
Warning tyre
tyre defect
defect
The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position appears in the multifunction display.
G
WARNING
If you drive with a flat tyre, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R
a flat tyre affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle
R
you could lose control of the vehicle
R
continued driving with a flat tyre will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X
Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 184).
X
Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tyre (
Y
page 340).
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