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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunctionindicatortoindicatewhenthesystemisnot
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximatelyoneminuteandthenremaincontinuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse-
quentvehiclestart-upsaslongasthemalfunctionexists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-
temmaynotbeabletodetectorsignallowtirepressure
asintended.TPMSmalfunctionsmayoccurforavariety
of reasons, including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equippedonyourvehicle.Undesirablesystemopera-
tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensordamage.Donotusetiresealantfromacan,or
balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a
TPMS,asdamagetothesensorsmayresult.
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the 26. MalfunctionIndicatorLight(MIL)
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the
replacementoralternatetiresandwheelsallowtheTPMS
tocontinuetofunctionproperly.
TheMalfunctionIndicatorLight(MIL)ispartof
an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that
monitorsemissions,engine,andautomatictrans-
missioncontrolsystems.Thelightwillilluminatewhen
the key is in the ON position before engine start. If the
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Sebring Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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