Tyres - SMART Fortwo 2015 Owner's Manual

Display messages (on-board computer with colour display)
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Tyres

Display messages
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Tyre pressure Cau‐
tion tyre malfunc‐
tion
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Tyre pressure moni‐
tor inoperative
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly.
G
WARNING
If you drive with a flat tyre, there is a risk of the following haz-
ards:
a flat tyre affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R
you could lose control of the vehicle.
R
continued driving with a flat tyre will cause excessive heat
R
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 as you do so.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
Y
flat tyre ( page 184).
The tyre pressure monitor is malfunctioning or was not restarted
after a wheel change.
G
WARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognise or register low tyre
pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Restart the tyre pressure monitor after a wheel change
Y
( page 205)
The tyre pressure monitor is activated automatically after
driving for a few minutes.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Y
page 107).