Tyre Monitoring Systems - Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual

220 Driving

Tyre monitoring systems

Introduction
The tyre monitor indicator monitors the tyre pressure of each wheel during
driving using the ABS sensors. The ABS sensors monitor the tyre tread perim-
eter and vibrations of each tyre. The tyre monitor indicator warns the driver if
it detects a considerable drop in tyre pressure of one or several tyres while
driving. Loss of tyre pressure will be indicated by the indicator
a sound and sometimes a text message on the screen of the instrument
panel. When you open the driver's door, you will find a label indicating the
tyre pressure recommended by the manufacturer for the maximum vehicle
load for each tyre approved for the vehicle in question. By pressing the
adjustment button on the tyre monitoring indicator, you may change the
reference pressure for the tyres so that the tyre pressure to be monitored coin-
cides with actual tyre pressure
Suitable use of the adjustment button
Additional information and warnings:
Transporting page 13
Braking, stopping and parking
Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior
Wheels and tyres page 294
Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications
WARNING
Unsuitable handling of the wheels and tyres may lead to sudden tyre pres-
sure losses, to tread separation or even to a blow-out.
Check tyre pressures regularly and ensure they are maintained at the
pressures indicated. If the tyre pressure is too low, the tyres could over-
heat, resulting in tread detachment or even burst tyres.
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WARNING (continued)
The tyre pressure should be that indicated on the label when the tyres
are cold at all times page 298.
Regularly check the cold inflation pressure of the tyres. If necessary,
change the tyre pressure of the vehicle tyres while they are cold.
Regularly check your tyres for damage and wear.
Never exceed the maximum permitted speed or loads specified for the
type of tyre fitted on your vehicle.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the tyre monitoring indicator button could result in the
indicator giving erroneous messages or prevent it from indicating the
danger caused by a defective tyre
Caution
The tyre valves may be damaged if the cap is not in place. Check that the
caps are identical to the standard caps and have been correctly tightened. Do
not use metal caps page 222.
Do not damage the valves when changing the tyres
For the sake of the environment
Under-inflated tyres lead to increased fuel consumption and tyre wear.
Note
Do not only rely on the tyre monitoring system. Regularly check your tyres
to ensure that the tyre pressure is correct and that the tyres are not damaged
due to puncture, cuts, tears and impacts/dents. Remove objects from the
tyres only when the tyres have not been pierced by these.
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