System limits

Sudden serious tire damage caused by Sudden tire damage

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.

The system could be delayed or malfunction in the following situations:

▷ When the system has not been initialized.

▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road surface.

▷ Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration.

▷ When driving with snow chains.

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