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wise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en‐
sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐
tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.
System limits
Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐
vance.◀
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires
cannot be detected.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
▷
When the system has not been initialized.
▷
When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.
▷
Sporty driving style: slip in the drive
wheels, high lateral acceleration.
▷
When driving with snow chains.
Initialization
The initialization process adopts the set infla‐
tion tire pressures as reference values for the
detection of a flat tire. Initialization is started by
confirming the inflation pressures.
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.
Operating principle, refer to page 65.
1.
Start the engine immediately before pulling
away, but do not drive off yet.
2.
Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
lever up or down repeatedly until the ap‐
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propriate symbol appears in the display,
accompanied by the word "RESET".
3.
Press button 2 to confirm your choice of
the Flat Tire Monitor.
4.
Press button 2 for approx. 5 seconds until
the display appears:
5.
Drive away.
Initialization is completed while the car is
on the move without providing feedback.
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamps come on in yellow
and red. In addition, a signal sounds.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
1.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.
2.
Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 162, are la‐
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
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