Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire Pressure Monitor TPMThe Concept
TPM checks the inflation pressures of the four mounted tires. The system notifies you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires.
Functional Requirement
In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be reset while all tire inflation pressures are correct. Always use wheels with TPM electronics. Otherwise, the system may malfunction.
NOTE: Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been changed, reset the system.
System Limitations
CAUTION! TPM cannot warn you in advance of sudden severe tire damage caused by outside influences.
The system does not work correctly if it has no been reset; for example, a flat tire may be indicated even though the tire inflation pressures are correct. The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire if a wheel without TPM electronics, such as a compact spare wheel*, has been mounted, or if TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to other systems or devices using the same radio frequency.
Resetting the System
NOTE: Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been changed, reset the system.
Using the button in the turn indicator lever
1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.
3. Press and hold the button until the display changes.
4. Repeatedly press the button briefly until the symbol for Tire Pressure Monitor and "ACTIVE" are displayed.
The Tire Pressure Monitor can be reset using "RESET".
5. Press and hold the button until "RESETTING" appears.
6. Start driving.
After driving a few minutes, the set inflation pressures in the tires are accepted as the target values to be monitored. The system reset is completed during your drive, and can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, the reset is continued automatically. The indicator lamp goes out after the system reset is completed.
Message for low tire inflation pressure
The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. An acoustic signal also sounds. There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pressure.
1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with caution. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
2. Check whether your vehicle is equipped with normal tires or Run-Flat Tires.
NOTE: The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to the Owner's Manual for Vehicle.
Normal tires
1. Determine which tire is damaged.
2. Repair the flat tire or change the damaged tire.
Run-Flat Tires
1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/ 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
CAUTION! Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with Run-Flat Tires, otherwise a serious accident could result.
2. In the event of complete tire pressure loss, 0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines:
- With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage:
approx. 155 miles/250 km
- With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo bay full, or 4 persons
without luggage:
approx. 90 miles/150 km
- With a full load:
4 persons, load compartment full:
approx. 30 miles/50 km
CAUTION! Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h, otherwise an accident may occur. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey, this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce the vehicle speed and stop as soon as possible. Otherwise, sections of the tire may come loose and cause accidents. Do not continue driving.
Malfunction
The small warning lamp flashes in yellow and then lights up continuously; the larger warning lamp comes on in yellow.
On the onboard monitor, the tires are shown in gray and a message appears. No punctures can be detected.
This type of message is shown in the following situations:
- If there is a malfunction
Have the system checked.
- If a wheel without TPM electronics has been mounted
- If TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to other systems or devices using the same radio frequency.
Message for unsuccessful system reset
Both warning lamps come on in yellow. The system is not reset after a tire has been changed, for example.
Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the system, refer to the Owner's Manual for Vehicle.
Declaration according to NHTSA/ FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Each tire, including the spare, should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if underinflation has not reached the level at which the TPMS low tire pressure telltale illuminates.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously lit. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.