6.3 TREAD DEPTH MEASURING SENSOR
From the main screen (Fig. 53), press the
button.
The tread thickness measuring sensor is an elec-
tronic device to read vehicle tyre tread thickness.
Correct use allows the operator to check and see
whether the tyre tread value shown conforms to
53
the highway code.
Intended operating conditions
The tread depth measuring sensor has been designed exclusively to measure vehicle
tyre tread thickness, as described in this manual. Any other use is inappropriate.
Press the
button to activate the tread depth measuring sensor.
Reset sensor:
CAUTION!
When fi rst used and whenever necessary, check sensor resetting.
Reset procedure:
1. Place the cylindrical probe against a hard surface
and push it fully into the sensor (see Fig. 53a).
When the fl at part of the sensor is lying entirely
on the surface, zero conditions will be achieved.
2. Keep the sensor compressed and press the
53a
button (see Fig. 53b).
A confi rm message will appear. Enter OK.
3. The sensor is reset to zero.
53b
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