Driving
If high traction is required, the driver
can deactivate the e-Auto mode using
the dashboard button.
– worsens road-holding.
►ꢀ Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive
steering movements and avoid sudden braking.
►ꢀ Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
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– lengthens braking distances.
– causes premature wear of the tyres.
– increases energy consumption.
The loss of pressure detected may not
always cause visible deformation of
the tyre.
Tyre under-inflation
detection
The inflation pressures defined for the
vehicle can be found on the tyre
pressure label.
For more information on the Identification
markings, refer to the corresponding
section.
Do not rely on just a visual check.
This system alerts the driver if one or more
tyres suffer a drop in pressure.
►ꢀ Using a compressor, such as the one in
the temporary puncture repair kit, check the
pressures of all four tyres when cold.
The alert is raised when the vehicle is moving,
not when stationary.
It compares the information given by the wheel
speed sensors with reference values, which
must be reinitialised every time the tyre
pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed.
It takes into account the last values stored
during the reinitialisation request. It is therefore
essential that the tyre pressure is correct during
the operation. This operation is the driver’s
responsibility.
►ꢀ If it is not possible to carry out this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced speed.
►ꢀ In the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment).
Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done monthly
when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped
for 1 hour or after a journey of less than 6
miles (10 km) at moderate speeds).
Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures
shown on the label.
Driving too slowly may not ensure
optimum monitoring.
The alert is not immediately triggered in
the event of a sudden loss of pressure or
tyre blow-out. This is because analysis of the
values read by the wheel's speed sensors can
take several minutes.
The alert may be delayed at speeds below
25 mph (40 km/h), or when adopting a
dynamic driving style.
Snow chains
The tyre under-inflation detection
cannot, in any circumstances, replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
regularly check the tyre pressures (including
the spare wheel), especially before a long
journey.
The system does not have to be
reinitialised after fitting or removing snow
chains.
Under-inflation alert
This is signalled by the fixed illumination
of this warning lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and, depending on equipment,
the display of a message.
The alert is kept active until the
system is reinitialised.
Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly
in adverse conditions (heavy load, high
speed, long journey):
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