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Tire pressure monitor (TPM), function-related messages - GF40.15-P-0001-04T

Model 211 up to 31.08.02 

Function-related messages in the multifunction display (A1p13) of the instrument cluster (A1) alert the driver to a system state in which neither the current tire pressures nor any operation-related messages can be displayed.

Function-related messages are divided into:

System errors are stored in the TPM control unit (N88) with a fault code, system messages with an event code.

IMPORTANT System messages describe a regular operating condition and there is no reason to replace system components in the event of a complaint.

The following function-related messages may occur:

System error 

This message is displayed in the event of errors on the CAN data bus or failure of a system component, or if at least 1 wheel without wheel electronics is installed. A corresponding fault code is stored in the TPM control unit (N88).

Fig 1: Screen Display - Tire Pressure Monitoring Error
G07249240Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

System error 

This message is output by the instrument cluster (A1) if it fails to receive CAN signals from the TPM control unit (N88) or if there is a fault in the instrument cluster (A1) itself. This message also appears in the event of an open circuit or broken connection in the TPM control unit (N88).

IMPORTANT This message likewise appears if the TPM control unit (N88) is disconnected and then reconnected with the ignition ON.

Fig 2: Screen Display - Tire Pressure Monitoring Display Defective
G07249241Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

System message 

This system message appears when the system is activated. This is necessary when the tire inflation pressure changes, when the tires are changed or when the wheels are replaced.

IMPORTANT The system can be activated with "ignition ON" or "engine ON".

Fig 3: Screen Display - Tire Pressure Control Activated
G07249197Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

System message 

Fig 4: Screen Display - Tire Pressure Monitoring Reactivate
G07249243Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Request for activation of the system.

This system message is displayed if:

IMPORTANT This system message is also displayed for approx. 30 s every time the vehicle is restarted as soon as the monitoring function in the TPM control unit (N88) is set to "Not active".

System message 

This system message is activated when the following criteria are met:

Pressure display without numerical values 

IMPORTANT After activation, the pressure values are only displayed when the system has been able to match the signals to the wheels. Until the initialization sequence is complete (total driving time max. 10 min), a pressure display without numerical values is displayed instead of the pressure values.

Fig 6: Screen Display - Tire Pressure
G07249198Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.