36 11 503 Resetting RDC (Tire Pressure Control)

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NOTE: RDC monitors the tire inflation pressure in the four wheels.

Each tire incorporates an electronic wheel circuit, which constantly monitors the tire inflation pressure.

The system signals when the inflation pressure drops in one or more tires.

Resetting must be carried out in each case immediately after tire pressures have been corrected, after tires/wheels have been replaced and after repairs to the air spring system.

Version with iDrive:

Press controller to call up i menu
Select Settings and press controller
Select Car/Tires and press controller
If necessary, switch to the top field. Turn controller until Tires: RDC is selected and press controller

Fig 1: Control Display - CBS Menu
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Start engine but do not drive off
Select Confirm tire pressure and press controller
Drive off. Initialization is completed during the journey

Version without iDrive:

Start engine but do not drive off
Touch direction indicator lever up or down until the corresponding symbol and RESET appear
Press PC button to confirm selection of Run Flat Indicator

Fig 2: Identifying RDC Menu (Without iDrive)
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Press PC button for approx. 5 seconds until a check/tick appears after RESET
Drive off. Initialization is completed during the journey