Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz 2013 C-Class Coupe Owner's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Tyres
Problem
h
The yellow tyre pres-
sure monitor warning
lamp (pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
h
The yellow tyre pres-
sure monitor warning
lamp (pressure loss/
malfunction) flashes for
approximately one
minute and then
remains lit.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at
least one of the tyres.
G
WARNING
With tyre pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol-
lowing hazards:
the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
R
increase.
the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may
R
greatly impair tyre traction.
the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
R
be greatly impaired.
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 as you do
so.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tyre ( Y page 330).
X
Check the tyre pressure (
X
If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.
The tyre pressure monitor is faulty.
G
WARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognise or register low tyre
pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Y page 169).
Y page 353).
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