Tyre Pressure Monitoring System; T.p.m.s - Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010 Owner's Handbook Manual

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TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM -

T.P.M.S.

The car may be equipped with a Tyre
Pressure Monitoring System, which in-
dicates to the driver the tyre pressure
status by two different indications:
"Check tyre pressures" and "Low tyre
pressures". For a detailed description of
the two indications, see the "Warning
Lights and Messages" section. This sys-
tem consists of a radio-frequency sen-
sor, installed on each wheel (on the rim
inside the tyre) that sends pressure in-
formation to the control unit.
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(for versions/markets, where provided)
checking tyre pressure, includ-
ing the space-saver spare
wheel (for versions/markets,
where provided) at regular in-
tervals.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Failure indications will not be stored and o ther accessories could cause system
therefore will not be displayed when
turning the engine off and on again. If special characteristics, use only tyre re-
failure persists, the control unit will send p air sealants approved by Alfa Romeo;
warning indications to the instrument other sealants could cause system mal-
panel only after a few seconds when the functioning.
car is moving.
Tyre pressure should be checked with
tyres cold. Should it become necessary
for whatever reason to check pressure
with hot tyres, do not reduce pressure
although it is higher than the prescribed
value but repeat the check when tyres
WARNI NG
are cold (see section "Wheels" in sec-
The T.P.M.S. does not
tion "Technical Specifications").
exempt the driver from
T.P.M.S. cannot indicate sudden tyre
pressure drops (e.g.: tyre burst). In this
event, brake the car cautiously and
avoid sudden steering.
The T.P.M.S. system requires special
equipment. Consult Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services to know what type of ac-
cessories are compatible with the sys-
tem (wheels, wheel caps, etc.). Using
malfunctioning. Due to inflation valve