Tire Pressure Monitor System - Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual

If you will be driving your vehicle at speeds of
175 mph (282 km/h) or higher, where it is legal, set
the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflation
pressure shown on the tire sidewall, or
38 psi (265 kPa), whichever is lower. See the
example following. When you end this high-speed
driving, return the tires to the cold inflation pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.
See Loading Your Vehicle on page 307.
Example:
You will find the maximum load and inflation
pressure molded on the tire's sidewall, in small
letters, near the rim flange. It will read something
like this: Maximum load 690 kg (1521 lbs)
300 kPa (44 psi) Max. Press.
For this example, you would set the inflation
pressure for high-speed driving at
38 psi (265 kPa).
Racing or other competitive driving may affect the
warranty coverage of your vehicle. See your
warranty booklet for more information.

Tire Pressure Monitor System

The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses
radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure
levels. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each
tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS sensors
monitor the air pressure in your vehicle's tires and
transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver
located in the vehicle.
The TPMS is designed to alert the driver if a low
pressure condition exists. Using the Driver
Information Center (DIC), tire pressure levels can
be viewed by the driver. For additional information
and details about the DIC operation and displays
see DIC Controls and Displays on page 206
and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 212.
When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the
TPMS will illuminate the low tire pressure
warning symbol located in the instrument panel
cluster. A DIC message to check the pressure in a
specific tire will also appear on the DIC display.
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