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STARTING AND OPERATING
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The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-
nance,anditisthedriver’sresponsibilitytomaintain
correct tire pressure, using an accurate tire pressure
gage,evenifunder-inflationhasnotreachedthelevel
totriggerilluminationofthe“TPMSWarningLamp.”
CAUTION! (Continued)
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After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure
always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will
preventmoistureanddirtfromenteringthevalve
stem,whichcoulddamagetheTPMSsensor.
Seasonaltemperaturechangeswillaffecttirepressure,
andtheTPMSwillmonitortheactualtirepressurein
thetire.
NOTE:
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TheTPMSisnotintendedtoreplacenormaltirecare
and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire
failureorcondition.
Base System
The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim
mountedelectronicsensorstomonitortirepressurelev-
els.Sensors,mountedtoeachwheelaspartofthevalve
stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver
Module.
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TheTPMSshouldnotbeusedasatirepressuregauge
whileadjustingyourtirepressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stoppingability.
NOTE: Itisparticularlyimportantforyoutocheckthe
tirepressureinallofyourtiresregularlyandtomaintain
theproperpressure.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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