Tires
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
h
USA only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
Canada only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss) is lit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at
least one of the tires.
G
WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R
they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R
they 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.
X
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Check the tire pressure. If necessary, correct the tire pressure
(
Y
page 505).
X
If necessary, change the wheel (
Y
page 521).
h
USA only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) flashes for
approximately one
minute and then
remains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
G
WARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire
pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
436
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board
computer
and
displays
