Mercedes-Benz Metris Operating Instructions Manual page 238

Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster
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Tires
Warning/ N Signal type
indicator
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
lamp
N The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is
h
lit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the
tires.
G
Underinflated tires pose the following risks:
The tires may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
R
The tires may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair
R
tire traction.
The handling as well as steering and braking characteristics may be severely
R
affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers.
Pay attention to the traffic conditions while doing so.
X
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (
X
Observe the display messages.
X
Check the tires and, if necessary, change the wheel (
X
Check the tire pressure.
You can check the tire pressure electronically on vehicles with steering wheel
buttons (
X
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
N The yellow tire pressure monitor (pressure loss/malfunction) warning lamp
h
flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is malfunctioning.
G
The system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Observe the display messages.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
Y
page 285).
WARNING
Y
page 138).
Y
page 297).