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Driver assistance systems
tyre pressure of the vehicle tyres while they
are cold.
●
R
egularly 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 indica-
t
or button coul
d result in the indicator giv-
ing erroneous messages or prevented from
indicating the danger caused by a defec-
tive tyre
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page 300.
CAUTION
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The tyre v
alves may be damaged if the
cap is not in place. Check that the caps are
identical to the standard caps and have
been correctly tightened. Do not use metal
caps
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page 300.
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Do not damage the valves when chang-
ing the tyres
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page 300.
For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres lead to increased fuel
consumption and tyre w
ear.
Note
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Do not only rely on the tyr
e monitoring
system. Regularly check your tyres to en-
sure that the tyre pressure is correct and
that the tyres ar
e not damaged due to
puncture, cuts, tears and impacts/dents.
Remove objects from the tyres 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 manu-
facturer and indicated on the label
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Fig. 301.
Elements of the tyre monitoring in-
dicator
Tyre monitoring indicator with button.
See
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page 300.
Control lamp on the instrument panel.
Button
on the centre console.
Monitoring the tread of all tyres using ABS sensors
(indirect measur
ement).
Adjustable medium and full-load tyre pressures.
Button t
o update the system when the tyre pres-
sure is changed.
Control lamp
Blinks or lights up
The tyre pressure of a wheel has dropped considera-
bly in relation to the pressure set by the driver
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page 300.
Stop the vehicle! Reduce your speed immediate-
ly! Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. Avoid
sudden manoeuvres and braking! Check all tyres
and pressures. Replace any damaged tyres.
Fault in the system.
Consult a specialised workshop if the tyr
e pressure is
correct and the lamp remains lit after switching the
ignition off and back on again. Have the system
checked there.
Several warning and control lamps light up
f
or a f
e
w seconds 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
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in Con-
trol and warning l
amps on page 109.
WARNING
When the tyres are inflated at different
pressures or at a pr
essure 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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