Applies to: vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring system
The tyre pressure monitoring system keeps a check on the tyre pressures of the four road wheels while you are driving.
The system uses sensors to measure temperatures and pressures in the tyres. The sensors transmit the data to the control unit by radio.
The tyre pressure monitoring system displays the current pressures and temperatures of the tyres on the infotainment system while the vehicle is moving link►. In addition, it compares the current tyre pressures with the stored tyre pressures and warns you via the driver information system if it detects a discrepancy link►.
The system cannot check if the stored tyre pressures correspond to the recommended tyre pressures for your vehicle. You must store the new tyre pressures link►:
- after every adjustment to the tyre pressures, e.g. after changing the laden weight of your vehicle,
- after changing a wheel, or
- when using wheels with new wheel sensors.
- The tyre pressure monitoring system helps the driver to monitor the tyre pressures. However, it is always the driver s responsibility to ensure that the tyres are at the correct pressure.
- Never re-adjust the tyre inflation pressure when the tyre is hot. This can cause serious damage to the tyre or even a blow-out, which could result in an accident.
- Under-inflated tyres flex more than they should. This causes them to overheat. This can cause tread separation and tyre blow-out, which could result in an accident.
- The tyre pressure monitoring system cannot warn you of tyre damage or defects that could lead, for example, to a tyre blow-out. Perform a regular visual check of your tyres.
Note
- The sensors and valves do not have to be detached or changed round when fitting new tyres. Only the valve core needs to be replaced, and if necessary the valve and the electronic components in the wheel. Please contact a qualified workshop if you have any questions.
- After using the tyre repair kit*, the tyre pressure monitoring system may malfunction. Have the sensors renewed by a qualified workshop.