TPMS lamp.
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) provides a low pressure warning but does not re-inflate the tyres. Tyre pressures should be checked regularly, using an accurate pressure gauge. Failure to do so could result in an accident, potentially leading to serious injury or death.
The TPMS cannot predict, or warn of, a sudden tyre failure, or register damage to a tyre. Regularly check the condition of the tyres, especially if the vehicle is driven off-road. Failure to do so could result in an accident, potentially leading to serious injury or death.
The tyre pressure warning lamp illuminates when one or more of the tyres are significantly under-inflated. A message is also displayed. Stop and check the tyres as soon as possible. Inflate the tyres to the recommended inflation pressures for the vehicle's loading condition. See TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (YELLOW) and TYRE PRESSURES.
The tyre pressure warning lamp illuminates if a temporary-use spare wheel is used as a road wheel. See TEMPORARY-USE SPARE WHEEL AND TYRE CHANGE.
The TPMS constantly monitors the tyre pressure in each road wheel. The spare wheel tyre pressure is not monitored.
To confirm if TPMS is fitted to the vehicle: Switch on the vehicle’s ignition and check for the presence of a TPMS lamp in the instrument panel. Vehicles with a TPMS lamp have TPMS.
TPMS lamp.
A special service kit is required when changing a tyre fitted with a TPMS valve.
Non-approved accessories may interfere with the TPMS. If this occurs, the TPMS warning lamp flashes and then illuminates permanently.
Different types of tyres may affect the performance of the TPMS. Always replace the tyres in accordance with recommendations.
The instrument panel displays the TPMS warning lamp and related warning messages if a low tyre pressure, or a fault, is detected.
The TPMS warning lamp operation and warning messages are as follows:
| Lamp operation and warning message | Issue | Action |
|---|---|---|
| The TPMS warning lamp illuminates for 3 seconds and then extinguishes. | Tyre pressures are all correct. | No action required. |
| The TPMS warning lamp illuminates permanently when the ignition is switched on. A low tyre pressure warning message is displayed in the instrument panel. | One or more tyre pressures are low. | Check and adjust the tyre pressures of the tyres shown in the instrument panel. |
| The TPMS warning lamp flashes for 75 seconds when the ignition is switched on, and then illuminates permanently. A warning message is displayed in the instrument panel to advise that a tyre is not being monitored. A yellow cross appears on the tyre in the warning message and in the Tyre Pressures Menu. | The vehicle has lost communication with one of the tyres. | Check and adjust all tyre pressures, if required, before driving the vehicle. If the problem persists, contact a retailer/authorised repairer. |
| The TPMS warning lamp flashes for 75 seconds when the ignition is switched on, and then illuminates permanently. No warning message is displayed in the instrument panel. Two or more yellow crosses appear on the tyres in the Tyre Pressures Menu. | The vehicle has lost communication with more than one of the tyres. | Check and adjust all tyre pressures, if required, before driving the vehicle. If the problem persists, contact a retailer/authorised repairer. |
| The TPMS warning lamp flashes for 75 seconds when the ignition is switched on, and then illuminates permanently. No warning message is displayed in the instrument panel. No yellow crosses appear on the tyres and no tyre pressures are displayed in the Tyre Pressures Menu. | Unknown fault with the TPMS. | Check and adjust all tyre pressures, if required, before driving the vehicle. If the problem persists, contact a retailer/authorised repairer. |