Amber
The colour helps indicate urgency, but exact behaviour can vary by manufacturer.
Dashboard Warning Light
Tyre Pressure / TPMS
Steady: low tyre pressure; flashing: TPMS fault. The usual first step is: Stop safely, check tyres/pressures; inspect system if flashing.
Inspect soon
Use this as a quick triage label before confirming in your owner manual.
Stop safely, check tyres/pressures; inspect system if flashing
Check the matching manual page for your exact brand, model and year when possible.
Common causes to check
- One or more tyres underinflated
- Puncture or slow air leak
- Temperature change affecting tyre pressure
- TPMS sensor battery or sensor fault
- TPMS reset/relearn needed after tyre work
Driver checks before replacing parts
- Check all tyre pressures when safe, preferably when tyres are cold.
- Inspect for a puncture, visible damage, bulge or very low tyre.
- Inflate to the pressure shown on the vehicle placard or manual, not the tyre sidewall maximum.
- Reset TPMS only after pressures are corrected.
When to stop driving
Stop safely if a tyre looks flat, the car pulls strongly, vibration is severe, or the warning flashes after a visible tyre problem.
What it usually means
Steady: low tyre pressure; flashing: TPMS fault.
What to do next
Stop safely, check tyres/pressures; inspect system if flashing. If the vehicle feels unsafe, stop in a safe place and arrange professional inspection.
Can I drive with the Tyre Pressure / TPMS light on?
You may usually drive carefully if the car feels normal, but avoid hard driving and arrange diagnosis soon. Stop if the light flashes or the car overheats, loses braking, steering, or power.
First step: Stop safely, check tyres/pressures; inspect system if flashing. If the warning appears with noise, smoke, overheating, poor braking, heavy steering, or reduced power, stop safely and get professional help.
Quick answers
What does the Tyre Pressure / TPMS dashboard light mean?
Steady: low tyre pressure; flashing: TPMS fault.
Can I drive with the Tyre Pressure / TPMS light on?
You may usually drive carefully if the car feels normal, but avoid hard driving and arrange diagnosis soon. Stop if the light flashes or the car overheats, loses braking, steering, or power.
What should I check first when the Tyre Pressure / TPMS light appears?
Start with this step: Stop safely, check tyres/pressures; inspect system if flashing. Then confirm the exact symbol behaviour in the owner manual for your car brand, model and year.