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Tire Press. Sen. Missing
Tire Press. Monitor Cur-
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Warning Tire Malfunction
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Check Tires
Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 353
Possible causes/consequences and
* The tire pressure sensor signal is missing from one or more tires.
No pressure value is displayed for the tire in question.
Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified spe‐
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cialist workshop.
* There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves As a
result, no signals from the tire pressure sensors are received. The
tire pressure monitor is temporarily unavailable.
Continue driving.
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As soon as the cause has been eliminated, the tire pressure
monitor automatically switches on.
* The pressure in one or more tires suddenly falls. The wheel position
is shown.
& WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with a flat tire
Flat tires are dangerous in the following ways:
The tires can overheat and cause a fire.
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The driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking,
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may be greatly impaired.
You could then lose control of the vehicle.
Do not drive with a flat tire.
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Observe the notes on flat tires.
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Information about flat tires (
Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions.
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Check the tires.
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* The pressure in one or more tires has fallen significantly. The wheel
position is shown.
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tire pres‐
sure
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
The tires may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
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increase.
The tires may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may
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greatly impair tire traction.
The driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking,
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may be greatly impaired.
You could then lose control of the vehicle.
Observe the recommended tire pressure.
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Adjust the tire pressure if necessary.
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Stop in accordance with the traffic conditions.
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Check the tire pressure (
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