Frequently asked questions about DUNLOP TECH Warnair

Question: How many DUNLOP TECH Warnair systems have been installed?
Answer: By the end of 2008 the system was used in more than 5.5 million vehicles worldwide.
 
Q: Is it possible to use DUNLOP TECH Warnair in trucks or buses, as well?
A: No, not yet.
 
Q: Does DUNLOP TECH Warnair also work with tires of different types, age, or condition?
A: After a successful calibration DUNLOP TECH Warnair functions flawlessly even under such conditions.
 
Q: Does the TREAD ACT rule (FMVSS138) specify whether the tire pressure monitoring system is to be direct or indirect?
A: No. All it does is prescribe that there must be a suitable system.
 
Q: Can DUNLOP TECH Warnair detect a simultaneous pressure loss with all four tires?
A: This function is currently being developed. A market launch can be expected in the near future.
 
Q: Can the system be used with RunOnFlat tires?
A: Yes. For more information about RunOnFlat tires please visit www.dunlop.de.
 
Q: Where can I buy DUNLOP TECH Warnair?
A: DUNLOP TECH Warnair is available as a part of the original equipment only. Retrofitting in a vehicle is not possible.
 
Q: How much does DUNLOP TECH Warnair cost?
A: In most cases it is a standard component of the vehicle equipment while sometimes available as an optional extra at a small charge.
 
Q: Are there any consequential costs with the operation of DUNLOP TECH Warnair?
A: No. Customers enjoy the system over the whole lifetime of their vehicle, at no extra cost at all.
 
Q: What must be observed when changing a tire?
A: Once the tire has been replaced the correct pressure must be set and DUNLOP TECH Warnair put into the teach-in phase by means of pushing the dashboard switch. Replacement of hardware, battery, sensor etc. - as with direct measuring systems, for instance - is not necessary.
 
Q: Can DUNLOP TECH Warnair ever break down?
A: Its reliability compares to that of an ABS or ESP system, thus making any failure most unlikely.

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