Tire pressure warning light
One or more tires are well below the right pressure. A flashing light for about a minute and then steady usually means a fault in the sensor system itself.
Check soon Color: Amber / yellow
Is it safe to drive?
Usually yes, carefully and for a short distance, but have it checked soon.
Also called: TPMS light.
What to do
- Check all four tires with a gauge when they are cold.
- Inflate them to the pressure on the label in the driver door frame, not the number on the tire.
- Cold weather lowers pressure: the light often comes on after the first cold night.
- If one tire keeps losing air, have it checked for a puncture.
Symbols and their meaning can differ a little by make and model. Your owner's manual is the final word for your car.
Trouble codes often stored with this light
A scanner can read these codes. Each one points to a different cause:
C0750 C0755 C0760 C0765
Questions about the tire pressure warning light
What does the tire pressure warning light mean?
One or more tires are well below the right pressure. A flashing light for about a minute and then steady usually means a fault in the sensor system itself.
Is it safe to drive with the tire pressure warning light on?
Usually yes, carefully and for a short distance, but have it checked soon.
Does the tire pressure warning light look the same in every car?
Most makers use a similar symbol, but the drawing and the color can differ a little. Your owner's manual shows the exact symbol for your car.