System limitations
> Malfunction
TPM cannot warn you in advance of sud-
den severe tire damage caused by out-
Resetting the system
side influences.<
Each time a tire inflation pressure has
been corrected or a wheel or tire has been
changed, reset the system.<
The system does not work correctly if it has not
been reset; for example, a flat tire may be indi-
cated even though the tire inflation pressures
are correct.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.
1.
Press the
button
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 fre-
quency.
The start menu is called up.
2.
3.
Press the controller to open the menu.
Select "Settings" and press the controller.
Status indicator on the Control Display
The color of the tires represents the status of
the tires and the system.
TPM takes into account that tire pressures
change while the vehicle is being driven. The
tire pressures do not need to be corrected
unless the TPM instructs you to do so by means
of color indicators.
4.
5.
Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Turn the controller
until "TPM" is selected and press the con-
troller.
Green
The tire inflation pressure corresponds to the
established target value.
"TPM active" appears on the Control Display.
One wheel yellow
There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres-
sure in the indicated tire. A message appears on
the Control Display.
will be adapted
All wheels yellow
There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres-
sure in several tires. A message appears on the
Control Display.
6.
7.
Start the engine, but do not start driving.
Select "Reset" and press the controller.
Gray
The system cannot detect a puncture.
Possible reasons for this:
>
>
TPM is being reset
Temporary malfunction caused by systems
or devices using the same radio frequency
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