Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
þ
The yellow
drive
diagnostics
indicator lamp
comes on while
driving.
There may be a malfunction in the drive system.
X
Have the vehicle checked at an authorized electric drive
smart center immediately.
þ
The red drive
diagnostics
warning lamp
comes on while
driving.
There may be a malfunction in the drive system.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.
X
Do not continue to drive.
X
Switch off the drive system.
X
Engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.
X
Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized electric drive
smart center.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
h
The yellow
combination
low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction
telltale
illuminates
continuously.
The TPMS detects a loss of pressure in at least one tire.
X
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic
situation around you.
X
Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required
(Y page 124).
If the tire inflation pressure in the respective tire(s) has
(have) been corrected, the combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale goes out after a few minutes of driving.
See also “Restarting the TPMS” (Y page 126).
h
The
combination
low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction
telltale flashes
60 seconds and
then stays
illuminated.
There is a malfunction in the TPMS.
X
Have the TPMS checked at an authorized electric drive smart
center.
After the malfunction has been remedied the combination low
tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after a few
minutes of driving.
G
WARNING
Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard. If
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