Tires Messages - Mercedes-Benz GLA Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Tires
Problem
h
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
h
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) flashes for
approximately one
minute and then
remains lit.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
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 fol-
lowing hazards:
they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
R
increase.
they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
R
impair tire traction.
the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
R
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
X
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
X
flat tire ( page 306).
Y
Check the tire pressure (
X
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X
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.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
page 159).
Y
page 332).
Y
263
Z