What to do in an emergency
Tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi- When the malfunction indicator is
ciency and tire tread life, and may illuminated, the system may not be
affect the vehicle’s handling and able to detect or signal low tire pres-
Each tire, including the spare (if pro-
vided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehi-
cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-
ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If
your vehicle has tires of a different
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.)
stopping ability.
sure as intended. TPMS malfunc-
tions may occur for a variety of rea-
sons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire mainte-
nance, and it is the driver’s responsi-
bility to maintain correct tire pres-
sure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumina- Always check the TPMS malfunction
tion of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale after replacing one or more
telltale.
tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function proper-
ly.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
As an added safety feature, your with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
vehicle has been equipped with a tire indicate when the system is not
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) operating properly. The TPMS mal-
that illuminates a low tire pressure function indicator is combined with
telltale when one or more of your the low tire pressure telltale. When
tires is significantly under-inflated. the system detects a malfunction,
Accordingly, when the low tire pres- the telltale will flash for approximate-
sure telltale illuminates, you should ly one minute and then remain con-
stop and check your tires as soon as tinuously illuminated. This sequence
possible, and inflate them to the will continue upon subsequent vehi-
proper pressure. Driving on a signifi- cle start-ups as long as the malfunc-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tion exists.
tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure.
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