Tyre Pressure Monitoring - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Tyre pressure monitoring

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Save tyre pressure values
The tyre pressure monitoring function (hereinafter referred to only as a sys-
tem) monitors the tyre pressure while driving.
If the rolling circumference of a wheel is changed, the warning light
instrument cluster illuminates and an audible signal sounds.
Information on the procedure for the notification of change of tyre inflation
pressure » page 40.
The system can only function properly if the tyres have the prescribed inflation
pressure and this pressure values are stored in the system.
WARNING
Having the correct tyre inflation pressure is always the driver's responsi-
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bility. Tyre pressure should be checked regularly
The system cannot warn in case of very rapid tyre inflation pressure loss,
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e.g. in case of sudden tyre damage.
Save tyre pressure values
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Read and observe on page 115 first.
Saving the tyre pressure values is undertaken as follows.
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Inflate all the tyres to the specified pressure.
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Switch on the ignition.
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Press the symbol button  » Fig. 102
in the
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» page 149.
Fig. 102
Key for storing the pressure val-
ues
and hold.
The warning light in the instrument cluster illuminates.
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An acoustic signal and the control indicator provide information about the
storage of the tyre pressure values.
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Release the  symbol button.
115 The tyre pressure values are always stored in the system, if one of the follow-
ing events occurs.
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Change of tyre inflation pressure.
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Change one or more wheels.
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Change in position of a wheel on the vehicle.
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Illumination of the warning light
WARNING
Before storing the pressures, the tyres must be inflated to the specified in-
flation pressure » page 149. When storing incorrect pressure values, the
system could possibly not issue any warnings, even with a too low tyre
pressure.
CAUTION
The tyre pressure values are to be saved every 10,000 km or once annually to
ensure correct system functioning.
in the instrument cluster.
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Assist systems
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