Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM -
Tyre pressure should be checked with
tyres cold. Should it become necessary
T.P.M.S.
(for versions/markets, where provided)
for whatever reason to check pressure
with hot tyres, do not reduce pressure
although it is higher than the prescribed
The car may be equipped with a Tyre
value but repeat the check when tyres
WARNI NG
Pressure Monitoring System, which in-
are cold (see section “Wheels” in sec-
The T.P.M.S. does not
dicates to the driver the tyre pressure
tion “Technical Specifications”).
exempt the driver from
status by two different indications:
checking tyre pressure, includ-
T.P.M.S. cannot indicate sudden tyre
“Check tyre pressures” and “Low tyre
ing the space-saver spare
pressure drops (e.g.: tyre burst). In this
pressures”. For a detailed description of
wheel (for versions/markets,
event, brake the car cautiously and
the two indications, see the “Warning
where provided) at regular in-
avoid sudden steering.
Lights and Messages” section. This sys-
tervals.
tem consists of a radio-frequency sen-
The T.P.M.S. system requires special
sor, installed on each wheel (on the rim
equipment. Consult Alfa Romeo Autho-
inside the tyre) that sends pressure in-
rized Services to know what type of ac-
formation to the control unit.
cessories are compatible with the sys-
IMPORTANT NOTES
tem (wheels, wheel caps, etc.). Using
Failure indications will not be stored and
other accessories could cause system
therefore will not be displayed when
malfunctioning. Due to inflation valve
turning the engine off and on again. If special characteristics, use only tyre re-
failure persists, the control unit will send
pair sealants approved by Alfa Romeo;
warning indications to the instrument
other sealants could cause system mal-
panel only after a few seconds when thefunctioning.
car is moving.
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