Tyre Control Display - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

Tyre control display

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 148.
The tyre control display compares the speed and thus the rolling circumference of
the individual wheels with the help of the ABS sensors. If the rolling circumfer-
ence of a wheel is changed, the warning light
ter » page 23, Tyre control display
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The rolling circumference of the tyre can change if:
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the tyre inflation pressure is too low;
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the structure of the tyre is damaged;
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the vehicle is loaded on one side;
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the wheels of an axle are loaded heavily (e.g. when towing a trailer or when
driving uphill or downhill);
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snow chains are mounted;
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the temporary spare wheel is mounted;
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one wheel per axle was changed.
Basic setting of the system
After changing the tyre inflation pressure, after changing one or several wheels,
the position of a wheel on the vehicle (e.g. exchanging the wheels between the
axles) or when the warning light lights up while driving, a basic setting of the sys-
tem must be carried out as follows:
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Inflate all of the tyres to the specified inflation pressure
of tyres.
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Switch on the ignition.
Fig. 127
Button for setting the tyre infla-
tion pressure control value
in the instrument clus-
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and an audible signal sounds.
» page 149, Service life
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Press and hold the button » Fig. 127
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pressing the button, the warning light
tem memory is erased and the new calibration is started, which is confirmed
with an audible signal and then the warning light
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If the warning light does not go out after the basic setting, this indicates a
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system fault. Seek help from a ŠKODA specialist garage.
The warning light is lit
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If the tyre inflation pressure of at least one wheel is insufficiently inflated in com-
parison to the stored basic value, the warning light
The warning light flashes
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If the warning light flashes, there is a system fault. Seek help from a ŠKODA spe-
cialist garage to correct the fault.
WARNING
When the warning light illuminates, immediately reduce the speed and
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avoid sudden steering and brake manoeuvres. Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible and inspect the tyres and their inflation pressure.
Under certain circumstances (e.g. sporty style of driving, wintry or unpaved
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roads) the warning light can be delayed or does not light up at all.
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The tyre control display does not absolve the driver of the responsibility to
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ensure the correct tyre inflation pressure. For this reason, the tyre inflation
pressure must be checked regularly.
Note
The tyre control display does therefore not replace the regular tyre inflation
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pressure control, as the system cannot detect an even loss of pressure.
The tyre control display cannot provide a warning in the event of very rapid tyre
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inflation pressure loss, e.g. in the case of sudden tyre damage. In this case care-
fully bring the vehicle to a standstill without sudden steering movements or
sharp braking.
To ensure a proper functioning of the tyre control display, it is necessary to re-
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peat the basic setting every 10 000 km or once a year.
for longer than 2 seconds. While
illuminates. At the same time the sys-
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goes out.
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» lights up.
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