Function requirements
Initialization
The system must have been initialized while the
tire inflation pressure was correct; otherwise,
reliable signaling of a flat tire is not ensured.
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.
Initialize the system after every correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains* or with the compact wheel*.
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2.
3.
"Vehicle Info"
"Vehicle status"
"Reset"
System limits
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in
advance.<
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires
cannot be detected. Therefore, check the tire
inflation pressure regularly.
In the following situations, the system could be
delayed or malfunction:
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>
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System has not been initialized
Driving on snowy or slippery road surface
Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,
high lateral acceleration
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5.
6.
Start the engine – do not drive away.
Start the initialization using "Reset".
Start to drive.
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Driving with snow chains*
When you are driving with the compact wheel*
the Flat Tire Monitor is unable to function.
The initialization finishes during driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
When driving resumes, the initialization is con-
tinued automatically.<
Status display
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.
whether or not the FTM is active.
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamp lights up red. A
message appears on the Control Dis-
play. In addition, an acoustic signal
sounds. There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure.
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2.
3.
"Vehicle Info"
"Vehicle status"
"Flat Tire Monitor"
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Run-flat tires
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat
tires as provided at the factory, refer to
page 249, do not continue driving. Continuing
to drive with a flat tire could cause severe acci-
dents.<
The status is displayed.
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