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may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately
28 psi (193 kPa), but the TPMS Warning Light will still
be on. In this situation, the TPMS Warning Light will turn
off only after the tires have been inflated to the vehi-
cle’s recommended cold tire pressure value.
CAUTION!
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The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warnings have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system
operation or sensor damage may result when
using replacement equipment that is not of the
same size, type, and/or style. The TPMS sensor is
not designed for use on aftermarket wheels and
may contribute to a poor overall system perfor-
mance or sensor damage. Customers are encour-
aged to use Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM) wheels to ensure proper TPMS feature
operation.
•
Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause the
TPMS sensor to become inoperable. After using an
aftermarket tire sealant it is recommended that
you take your vehicle to an authorized dealership
to have your sensor function checked.
•
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure,
always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will pre-
vent moisture and dirt from entering the valve
stem, which could damage the TPMS sensor.
NOTE:
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The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire
care and maintenance, or to provide warning of a
tire failure or condition.
•
The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure
gauge while adjusting your tire pressure.
•
Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
•
The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-
nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to main-
tain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire
gauge, even if underinflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS Warning
Light.
•
Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pres-
sure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pres-
sure in the tire.
The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim-
mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure
levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the
valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the
receiver module.
NOTE:
It is particularly important for you to regularly check the
tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain the
proper pressure
page 310.
The TPMS consists of the following components:
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Receiver module
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Four TPMS sensors
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Various TPMS messages, which display in the instru-
ment cluster, and a graphic displaying tire pressures
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TPMS Warning Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low
Pressure Warnings
The TPMS Warning Light will illuminate in the
instrument cluster, and an audible chime will
be activated, when one or more of the four
active road tire pressures are low. In addi-
tion, the instrument cluster will display an "Inflate to XX"
message and a graphic display of the pressure value(s)
with the low tire(s) in a different color
page 72.
NOTE:
Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI,
BAR or kPa.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Display
SAFETY 205
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