Key Takeaways
- A steady Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light usually means one or more tires are underinflated and need attention soon.
- Cold weather can drop tire pressure, and a reading around 4°C makes that more likely.
- A quick tire-pressure check can be done at a service-station air pump or by a local tire shop, often in minutes.
- In Appingedam (Europe) and Delfzijl (Europe), Saturday options can be limited, so opening hours matter.
- After correcting tire pressure, the Citroën C1 can store the new reference pressure using the TPMS “SET” control.
Story & Details
The moment the icon stayed on
On Saturday, December 20, 2025, in the northern Netherlands (Europe), a Citroën C1 showed a steady amber TPMS icon on the instrument cluster. The display also showed an outside temperature of 4°C and an odometer reading of 73,747 km. The light did not go away, staying on consistently rather than blinking.
That steady glow matters. A constant TPMS lamp typically points to low tire pressure rather than a sensor fault. In cold conditions, a small drop can be enough to cross the warning threshold, even when the tire still looks “fine” at a glance.
Where the dashboard buttons actually are
Inside the cabin, the “DISP” control is located by the instrument cluster area, used to cycle the display between ODO and Trip A/B. It is easy to miss at first because it sits low and close to the cluster trim.
But the more important control for this warning is not the “DISP” button. In this Citroën C1, a TPMS “SET” button is located in the glovebox area. It appears next to a pressure icon and the label “SET,” with a separate control marked “ON/OFF” nearby.
A brief Dutch mini-lesson that helps in real life
The owner’s material included short Dutch terms tied to the warning:
- “Bandenspanning te laag”
Word-by-word: banden = tires, spanning = pressure, te = too, laag = low.
Typical use: direct and practical, the kind of phrase seen in warnings and manuals. - “Waarschuwing te lage bandenspanning”
Word-by-word: waarschuwing = warning, te = too, lage = low, bandenspanning = tire pressure.
Typical use: formal, manual-style wording. - “Storing”
Word-by-word: storing = fault/malfunction.
Typical use: short label for a technical problem.
The simple check that most drivers can do
Checking tire pressure is not a hard job for most drivers. It is usually a quick routine: find the recommended pressure on the vehicle’s tire label, read the current pressure at each wheel, then add air if needed. A small handheld gauge can do it, and many service-station pumps show the number on-screen.
The crucial detail is that the recommended number is not the maximum printed on the tire sidewall. The correct target is the vehicle maker’s specification for that car and tire size.
Saturday realities in Appingedam and Delfzijl
In Appingedam (Europe) and Delfzijl (Europe), the best place depends on what is actually open on Saturday.
AXI Banden in Appingedam lists Saturday opening hours, making it a practical option for a quick pressure check and advice when the weekend is already underway. Other well-known service points nearby may be closed on Saturdays, which can push the choice toward the shops that keep limited weekend hours.
KwikFit in Appingedam is a familiar name for tire services, but its listed hours indicate Saturday closure, which makes it less helpful for a same-day stop. In Delfzijl, Euromaster and Profile are established service providers with clear contact details and weekday availability, but Saturday closure can also be a limiting factor when the warning appears during the weekend.
Resetting after the tires are corrected
After the tires are inflated to the correct specification, the Citroën C1 procedure can include storing the new pressure reference using the in-car TPMS reset control. The guidance describes turning the ignition on with the car stationary, opening the glovebox area, and pressing the “SET” control to complete the reset, with confirmation shown by a brief lamp indication pattern.
When the pressure is right and the system has been reset correctly, the warning lamp should clear.
Conclusions
A steady TPMS light can feel alarming, but the story is often simple: cold air, slightly low pressure, and a car doing its job by warning early. In Appingedam (Europe) and Delfzijl (Europe), the fastest path is usually a pressure check that same day—either at a shop that is open on Saturday or at a reliable air pump—followed by a proper reset so the Citroën C1 can learn the corrected baseline again.
Selected References
[1] https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/tires
[2] https://www.axibanden.nl/contact/
[3] https://www.euromaster.nl/garages/groningen/delfzijl/yvksxkx-euromaster-delfzijl
[4] https://www.profile.nl/vestigingen/farmsum-delfzijl/venjelaan-2-4
[5] https://www.fulda.com/nl_nl/consumer/dealers/99/appingedam/kwikfit-appingedam-banden-apk-en-auto-onderhoud-160520.html
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toQQyvIgK3A
Appendix
ACC A key position on many ignitions that powers accessories without fully starting the engine.
Direct TPMS A tire-pressure system that uses sensors inside each wheel to measure pressure and report it to the car.
DISP A display button used to cycle dashboard readouts such as odometer and trip meters.
ODO The odometer reading that shows total distance traveled by the vehicle.
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System, the dashboard warning system that alerts when tire pressure is significantly low or when a fault is detected.
Trip A/B Two separate trip counters that track distance for shorter periods, often used between refuels or between service intervals.
Valve stem The small tire valve used to add or release air, where a gauge or air hose is attached.
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