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2.32 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (1/3) If the vehicle is equipped with the func- tion, this system monitors the tyre pres- sure. Operating principle Each wheel (except for the emergency spare wheel) has a sensor in the infla- tion valve which periodically measures the tyre pressure. sures on the instrument panel 1 and alerts the driver in the event of insuffi- cient pressure. Resetting the standard level for the tyre pressures This should be done: – when the standard tyre pressure needs to be changed to adapt to usage conditions (empty, carrying a load, motorway driving, etc.); – after swapping a wheel (however this practice is not recommended); – after changing a wheel. the tyre pressure of all four tyres when cold. current usage of the vehicle (empty, carrying a load, motorway driving, etc.). 2 1 Resetting procedure – repeatedly and briefly press the con- trol 2 to select the tyre pressure dis- play and, depending on the vehicle, the “Tyre pressure” function; – press and hold (around 3 seconds) the button 2 to launch the reset. The flashing tyres followed by the mes- sages “Learning TP initiated” and then “Tyres location in progress” in- dicates that the reset request for the tyre pressure reference value has been acknowledged. Reset can take several minutes of driv- ing. trips, the message “Tyres location in progress” can remain displayed after successive restarts. The standard tyre pressure cannot be less than that recommended and indi- cated on the door frame. 3 Resetting can also be done from the multifunction screen 3 if your vehi- cle is fitted with a navigation system. Select the menu “Vehicle”, “Tyre pressure”. |