Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring System

General Information

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is a software component in the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control module. The system will recognize a slow and gradual decrease in tire pressure on a wheel. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) entries for tire pressure monitoring are stored in the ABS control module. With the help of the ABS sensors, the TPMS compares the speed and rolling circumference of the individuals wheels.

After the following repair work and/or changes, and with the ignition switched ON, the tire pressure monitoring display button must be pressed until the confirmation chime sounds:

• Tire pressure change

• A change in one or more tire

• Changing a tire, for example, from the front to rear

If the rolling circumference of a wheel changes, the tire pressure monitoring display indicator lamp lights up in instrument cluster. Wheel circumference of a wheel changes because:

• Insufficient tire pressure

• Structural damage on tires

• Load on vehicle on one side

• One axle is loaded heavily, for example when pulling a trailer

• Snow chains are used

• When spare wheel is installed

• One wheel is replaced

Malfunction in the ABS System

If the Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)/Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) control lamp or the traction control indicator lamp indicate a malfunction in the ABS system, then the tire pressure monitoring display indicator lamp- arrow - will also illuminate. A malfunction in the TPMS will not be stored in the system.





Warning lamp cannot be turned off by pressing the tire pressure monitoring display button. In this case, perform the following:

- Connect the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051) and select "Guided Fault Finding ".

Suspension

Brake System

01-On Board Diagnostic (OBD) Capable System

03-Brake Electronics ABS/ESP Mark 60 or Mark 70

J104 ABS Control Module for ABS ASR ESP, Function

Check Tire Pressure Indicator

Follow the instructions on the screen to perform the basic setting.

Performing Basic Setting

After each change on the tires, the button SET - 2 - must be pressed, with the ignition switched on and the vehicle standing still, until the signal is sounded. The signal confirms the basic setting.





Adapting Tire Sizes

- Connect the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051) and select "Guided Fault Finding ".

Suspension

Brake System

01-On Board Diagnostic (OBD) Capable System

03-Brake Electronics ABS/ESP Mark 60 or Mark 70

J104 ABS Control Module for ABS ASR ESP, Function

Adapt Tire Size

Follow the instructions on the screen to perform the basic setting.