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- Fig. 1 Instrument cluster: Indicator lamp with message (example)
Applies to vehicles: with tyre pressure loss indicator
The tyre pressure loss indicator in the instrument cluster informs
the driver if the tyre pressure is too low or a system malfunction
has occurred.
The tyre pressure loss indicator makes use of the ABS sensors to
compare the rolling circumference and the vibration of the tyres.
If changes in the inflation pressure are detected on one or more
tyres, the driver is alerted by an indicator lamp
and a message
in the instrument cluster display
Fig. 1.
If only one tyre is affected, the display will indicate its position.
and a message
in the instrument cluster display
Fig. 1.
If only one tyre is affected, the display will indicate its position.
Each time you change a tyre, change the wheels round or change the
tyre pressures on your vehicle (e.g. when switching from partial
load to full load and vice-versa), you must store the new tyre pressures
by pressing the button or via the infotainment system*
Link. Monitoring of the tyre pressures is based on the tyre
pressures you have stored. The tyre pressures recommended for your
vehicle are given on the sticker on the end face of the driver's
door
Link.
The rolling circumference and vibration can change and cause a tyre
pressure warning if:
- The inflation pressure in one or more tyres is too low.
- The tyre has suffered structural damage.
- The wheels were changed or the tyre pressures were changed and the new tyre pressures were not stored Link.
- You are driving with the temporary spare wheel* .
Indicator lamps
Loss
of pressure on one or more tyres
WARNING!.
Check and change or repair the tyre(s). Check and adjust the
inflation pressures of all four tyres again and store the new
tyre pressures via the menu display
Link.
*
(Tyre
Pressure
Monitoring
System)
Tyre pressure! System fault. If
appears and the indicator lamp
in the
instrument cluster display flashes for approx. one minute and
then remains lit after you have switched on the ignition or
while you are driving, there is a fault in the system. Try to
store the correct tyre pressures
Link. If the indicator lamp does not go out or if it comes
on again after a short time, drive to a qualified workshop without
delay and have the fault rectified.- If the tyre pressure loss indicator appears on the display, slow down immediately and avoid any severe braking or steering manoeuvres. As soon as you can do so safely, stop and check the tyres and the tyre pressures.
- It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the tyre pressures are correct. For this reason you must check the tyre pressures regularly.
- Under certain conditions (e.g. driving at high speeds, on ice and snow or on poor road surfaces) the tyre pressure loss indicator may not appear immediately.
Note
- If a malfunction occurs in the ESC system, the tyre pressure loss indicator may also be out of action.
- When driving with snow chains, a system malfunction can occur.
- The tyre pressure loss indicator on your Audi is specially matched to "Audi Genuine Tyres" Link. We recommend that you use these tyres.