Tire pressure monitor (TPM), activation - GF40.15-P-0001-02TA

MODEL 211 as of 01.09.02 up to 31.05.04 

In the event of the driver changing the air pressure, in the event of exchanging a wheel or changing a tire, the adjusted air pressure values must be stored in the TPM [RDK] control unit (N88) as specified monitoring values.

Proceed as follows:

• Correct the air pressure at each wheel.
• Switch on ignition (circuit 15).

  Engine ON or OFF.

  Fig 1: Identifying Scroll Forward/Back Button

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• Using the scroll forward/back button (S110s1), select the tire pressure monitor system.
  Fig 2: Screen Display - Tire Pressure Monitor System

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• Press the instrument illumination dimmer and reset button (A1r1). The previous display changes to the selection screen with preselection "No".
  Fig 3: Identifying Instrument Illumination Dimmer And Reset Button

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  Fig 4: Screen Display - Monitor Current Tire Pressure

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• Press the "+" button on the + and - pushbutton (setting specific functions and volume control) (S111s1) on the multifunction steering wheel. The selection screen with selection "Yes" appears for approx. 2 seconds and then changes immediately to the confirmation screen.

  All other buttons cause the activation sequence to be aborted.

  Fig 5: Screen Display - Monitor Current Tire Pressure

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  Fig 6: Screen Display - Tire Pressure Control Activated

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• The adjacent system message ensues immediately after the engine starts.

  If activation is carried out when the engine is running, this message appears with a time delay of approx. 30 seconds.

  Fig 7: Screen Display - Pressure Display

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• The current tire pressures are displayed after driving for approx. 10 minutes. The activation process is complete.
  Fig 8: Screen Display - Tire Pressure Monitor System

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