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Changing to winter tires

I change the new tires now for winter tires and is telling me that needs to go in to service the tire monitor systme.

  • matias2774 Nov 19, 2008

    i DON'T HAVE THE MANUAL. BUT THANKS

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Sounds like you just need to reset the tire pressure system. It won't hurt to drive. Check your owner's manual on how to reset, or ask your dealer.

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