Mitsubishi 2016 Outlander Manual page 198

Tire pressure monitoring system
allow the TPMS to continue to function prop-
erly.
If the warning light / display
illuminates while driving
1. If the tire pressure monitoring system
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warning light illuminates, avoiding hard
braking, sharp steering maneuvers and
high speeds. You should stop and adjust
the tires to the proper inflation pressure as
soon as possible. Adjust the spare tire at
the same time. Refer to "Tires" on page
9-15.
NOTE
 In addition, the warning display is displayed
on the information screen in the multi-infor-
mation display.
 When inspecting or adjusting the tire pres-
sure, do not apply excessive force to the
valve stem to avoid breakage.
 After inspecting or adjusting the tire pres-
sure, always reinstall the valve cap on the
valve stem.
Without the valve cap, dirt or moisture could
get into the valve, resulting in damage to the
tire inflation pressure sensor.
 Do not use metal valve caps, which may
cause a metal reaction, resulting in corrosion
and damage of the tire inflation pressure sen-
sors.
5-122 Features and controls
NOTE
 Once adjustments have been made, the warn-
ing light will go off after a few minutes of
driving.
2. If the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light remains illuminated after
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you have been driving for about 20 min-
utes after you adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure, one or more of the tires may have a
puncture. Inspect the tire and if it has a
puncture, have it repaired by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
 If the warning light / display illuminates
while you are driving, avoid hard braking,
sharp steering
speeds.
Driving with
adversely affects vehicle performance and
can result in an accident.
CAUTION
 If a tire has a puncture, replace that tire with
the spare tire. Driving on a punctured tire
could lead to an accident.
 The warning light / display may not illumi-
nate immediately in the event of a tire blow-
out or rapid leak.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
 To avoid the risk of damage to the tire infla-
 Do not use an aerosol puncture-repair spray
The tire pressure monitoring system may not
work normally in the following circum-
stances:
 A wireless facility or device using the
maneuvers and high
 Snow or ice is stuck inside the fenders
an under-inflated tire
 The tire inflation pressure sensor's battery
 Wheels other than Mitsubishi genuine
 Wheels that are not fitted with tire infla-
 Wheels whose ID codes are not memo-
 Compact spare tire is fitted as a road
NOTE
tion pressure sensors, have any punctured
tire repaired by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer. If the tire repair is not done by
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, it is
not covered by your warranty.
on any tire.
Such a spray could damage the tire inflation
pressure sensors.
Have any puncture repaired by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
same frequency is near the vehicle.
and/or on the wheels.
is dead.
wheels are being used.
tion pressure sensors are being used.
rized by the vehicle are used.
wheel.