What to do in an emergency
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED)
Each tire, including the spare (if pro- Please note that the TPMS is not a
vided), should be checked monthly substitute for proper tire mainte-
when cold and inflated to the inflation nance, and it is the driver’s responsi-
pressure recommended by the vehi- bility to maintain correct tire pres-
cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac- sure, even if under-inflation has not
ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If reached the level to trigger illumina-
your vehicle has tires of a different tion of the TPMS low tire pressure
size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-
sure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.)
telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS mal-
ODM062002
■ Type A
■ Type B
As an added safety feature, your function indicator is combined with
vehicle has been equipped with a tire the low tire pressure telltale. When
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) the system detects a malfunction,
that illuminates a low tire pressure the telltale will flash for approximate-
telltale when one or more of your ly one minute and then remain con-
tires is significantly under-inflated. tinuously illuminated. This sequence
Accordingly, when the low tire pres- will continue upon subsequent vehi-
sure telltale illuminates, you should cle start-ups as long as the malfunc-
stop and check your tires as soon as tion exists. When the malfunction
possible, and inflate them to the indicator is illuminated, the system
proper pressure. Driving on a signifi- may not be able to detect or signal
cantly under-inflated tire causes the low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
ODMEEM2004/ODMEEM2005
(1)
(2)
Low tire pressure telltale /
TPMS malfunction indicator
Low tire pressure position telltale tire to overheat and can lead to tire malfunctions may occur for a variety
(Shown on the LCD display)
failure. Under-inflation also reduces of reasons, including the installation
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and of replacement or alternate tires or
may affect the vehicle’s handling and wheels on the vehicle that prevent
stopping ability.
the TPMS from functioning properly.
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