Tire pressure monitor
Warning/indicator lamp
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Tire pressure monitoring
system warning lamp
flashes
The yellow tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) flashes for approximately one
minute and then remains lit.
*The tire pressure monitoring system is defective.
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WARNING There is a risk of an accident if the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning
If the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning, it is not able to issue a warning if there is pressure loss
in one or more of the tires.
Underinflated tires may, for example, impair the driving, steering and braking characteristics.
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Have the tire pressure monitoring system checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Tire pressure monitoring
system warning lamp lights
up
The yellow tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
*The tire pressure monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one of the tires.
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WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tire pressure
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
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The tires may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
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The tires may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tire traction.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
