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WHEELS AND TIRES
320
NOTE
To help avoid incorrect tire inflation pressure,
only inflate the tires when they are cold. The
tires are considered to be cold when they
have the same temperature as the surround-
ing (ambient) air. This temperature is normally
reached after the vehicle has been parked for
at least 3 hours. After driving a distance of
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km), the tires are
considered to be hot.
CAUTION
•
After inflating the tires, always reinstall
the valve cap to help avoid damage to the
valve from dirt, gravel, etc.
•
Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps
could corrode and become difficult to
remove.
WARNING
•
Incorrect inflation pressure could lead to
tire failure, resulting in a loss of control of
the vehicle.
•
Tire monitoring systems cannot indicate
sudden tire damage caused by external
factors (e.g., a blowout) in advance.
Related information
•
Tire inflation – checking pressure (p. 309)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) – general information
TPMS uses sensors mounted in the tire valves
to check inflation pressure levels. When the
vehicle is moving at a speed of approximately
20 mph (30 km/h) or faster, these sensors
transmit inflation pressure data to a receiver
located in the vehicle.
NOTE
USA – FCC ID: KR5S180052050
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
When low inflation pressure is detected or if a
sensor is not functioning properly, TPMS will light
up the tire pressure warning light (
) (also
referred to as a telltale) in the instrument panel
and will display one of the following messages:
Tire pressure low, Tire needs air now or Tire
press. syst Service required.
NOTE
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the tire
pressure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute and then remain illuminated.
Tire press. syst Service required will be
displayed.
Related information
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
recalibrating (p. 322)
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
messages (p. 323)
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
activating/deactivating (p. 322)
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
changing wheels (p. 321)
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