Tpms (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) - Fiat DUCATO Quick Manual

TPMS (Tyre
Pressure
Monitoring System)
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The tyre pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) warns the driver of low tyre
pressure on the basis of the cold
inflation pressure prescribed for the
vehicle.
Changes in external temperature
may cause tyre pressure to vary.
This means that a decrease in the
external temperature corresponds to a
decrease in the tyre pressure.
Tyre pressure must always be
adjusted according to the cold inflation
pressure. Cold tyre inflation pressure
is the tyre pressure after letting the
vehicle stand for at least three hours
or a travel shorter than 1.6 km after an
interval of three hours.
The cold tyre inflation pressure must
not exceed the maximum inflation
pressure value printed on the side of
the tyre.
The tyre pressure also increases while
driving the vehicle: this is a normal
condition and does not require any
adjustment of the pressure.
The TPMS continues to advise
the driver of the low tyre pressure
condition until this is corrected; the
warning continues until the pressure
corresponds or exceeds the pressure
prescribed for the cold tyres.
Therefore, if insufficient tyre pressure
is indicated (warning light
instrument panel on), increase the
inflation pressure up to the prescribed
cold inflation value.
After the automatic update of the
system, the tyre pressure control
warning light switches off. If the
vehicle has been stopped with the
engine off for at least 20 minutes,
you may need to drive the vehicle for
about 20 minutes at a speed higher
than 20 km/h to allow the TPMS to
receive this information.
NOTE The TPMS is not intended
to replace normal tyre care and
maintenance, nor to warn of tyre
failures. The TPMS should not be
used as a tyre pressure gauge while
adjusting your tyre pressure.
ATTENTION
20) The TPMS is optimised for the
original tyres and wheels provided.
TPMS pressures and alerts have been
defined according to the size of the
tyres mounted on the vehicle. Using
on
equipment with different size, type
or kind may cause irregular system
operation or sensor damage. Non-
original spare wheels can damage
the sensor. Do not use tyre sealant
or balancing weights if the vehicle is
equipped with TPMS as these may
damage the sensors.
21) If the system signals a pressure drop
on a specific tyre, it is recommended to
check the pressure on all four tyres.
22) The TPMS does not relieve the
driver from the obligation to check the
tyre pressure every month; it is not to
be considered a replacement system for
maintenance nor a safety system.
23) Tyre pressure must be checked with
tyres cold. Should it become necessary
for whatever reason to check pressure
with warm tyres, do not reduce pressure
even though it is higher than the
prescribed value, but repeat the check
when tyres are cold.
24) The TPMS cannot indicate sudden
tyre pressure drops (for example
when a tyre bursts). In this case, stop
the vehicle, braking with caution and
avoiding abrupt steering.
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