Low tire pressure message

The yellow warning lamp lights up. A

The yellow warning lamp lights up. A Check Control message is displayed.

▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure.

▷ The system was not reset after a wheel change and thus warns based on the inflation pressures initialized last.

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with regular tires or run-flat tires.

Run-flat tires, are labeled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.

run-flat Do not continue driving without run-flat tires

Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving may result in serious accidents.

When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if necessary.

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