Tyres
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Please correct tyre
pressure
The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X
Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 361).
X
If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.
X
Restart the tyre pressure monitor (Y page 363).
Check tyre(s)
An additional warning tone sounds.
The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly. The
display shows the wheel position.
G
WARNING
Tyre pressures which are too low, harbour the following hazards:
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 handling as well as steering and braking characteristics may be
severely affected.
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 while doing so.
X
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Y page 177).
X
Check the tyres and, if necessary, change the wheel (Y page 369).
X
Check the tyre pressure (Y page 361).
X
If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.
Warning tyre defect
The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The
display shows the wheel position.
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 then 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 while doing so.
X
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Y page 177).
X
Check the tyres and, if necessary, change the wheel (Y page 369).
Tyre pressure moni‐
tor currently
unavailable
Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received from
the wheel sensors. The tyre pressure monitor is temporarily malfunc-
tioning.
The tyre pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the cause
has been rectified.
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