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tronically with the Tire Pressure Mon-
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Checking tire inflation pressure elec-
tronically with the Tire Pressure Mon-
itoring System (TPMS)* (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons*)
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Bar
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Cold tire inflation pressure
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Maximum load rating
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Recommended tire inflation pressure
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Practical hint s
What to do if .............. 436
Display messages........... 486
Where will I find...?........... 510
Opening/closing in an emergency........... 520 Changing bulbs........... 522
Changing the batteries........... 535 Fuel system........... 537
Replacing the wiper blades........... 540 Flat tire........... 542
Battery........... 569
Jump-starting........... 577 Towing........... 581
Fuses........... 586
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