Tyre pressure monitoring warning light: meaning and what to do

Tyre pressure monitoring

The exact symbol can vary between makes and models. Also check the message displayed by the vehicle.

How urgent is it?

Stop safely and check tyres; do not continue with a flat or severely low pressure.

How to recognise it

Exclamation mark inside a tyre outline.

What it can mean

It can indicate low pressure. Flashing followed by steady illumination may mean a monitoring fault, depending on the vehicle.

What to do

Stop safely and inspect the tyres. Check cold pressures against the vehicle placard; correct them before resetting. Do not drive on a damaged tyre.

Before clearing the light or codes

Photograph the dashboard message and save all codes, the reporting module, fault status and freeze-frame data. Clearing can remove useful evidence without repairing the cause.

From warning light to inspection

A warning light can have many causes. The example codes below have NOT been scanned from your vehicle.