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Driver assistance systems
●
Regu
larly check your tyres for damage and
wear.
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Never exceed the maximum permitted
speed or loads specified for the type of tyre
fitted on your vehicle.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the tyre monitoring indicator
b
utton c
ould result in the indicator giving er-
roneous messages or prevented from indicat-
ing the danger caused by a defective tyre
››› page 236.
CAUTION
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The tyre
valves may be damaged if the cap
is not in place. Check that the caps are identi-
cal to the standard caps and have been cor-
rectly tightened. Do not use metal caps
››› page 236.
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Do not damage the valves when changing
the tyres ››› page 236.
For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres lead to increased fuel
cons
umption and tyre wear.
Note
●
Do not only
rely on the tyre monitoring sys-
tem. Regularly check your tyres to ensure
that the tyre pressure is correct and that the
tyres are not damaged due to puncture, cuts,
tears and impacts/dents. Remove objects
from the tyr
es only when the tyres have not
been pierced by these.
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The tyre monitoring system is set to the
tyre pressure recommended by the manufac-
turer and indicated on the label ››› Fig. 252.
Elements of the tyre monitoring indi-
cator
Tyre monitoring indicator with button.
See ››› page 236.
Control lamp
on the instrument panel.
Button
on the centre console.
Monitoring the tread of all tyres using ABS sensors
(indirect measurement).
Adjustable medium and full-load tyre pressures.
Button to update the system when the tyre pressure is
changed.
Control lamp
Blinks or lights up
The tyre pressure of
a wheel has drop-
ped considerably in
relation to the pres-
sure set by the driv-
er ››› page 236.
Stop the vehicle! Reduce
your speed immediately! Stop
the vehicle safely as soon as
possible. Avoid sudden ma-
noeuvres and braking!
Check all tyres and pressures.
Replace any damaged tyres.
System malfunction.
Consult a specialised workshop
if the tyre pressure is correct and
the lamp remains lit after switch-
ing the ignition off and back on
again. Have the system checked
there.
Several warning and control lamps light up
f
or a f
ew sec
onds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in Control
and warning l
amps on page 107.
WARNING
When the tyres are inflated at different pres-
sure
s or at a pressure that is too low then a
tyre may be damaged resulting in a loss of
control of the vehicle and a serious or fatal
accident.
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