Base System - Chrysler Journey Owner's Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING
• The TPMS has been optimized for
the original equipment tires and
wheels.
warning have been established for
the tire size equipped on your ve-
hicle. Undesirable system opera-
tion or sensor damage may result
when using replacement equip-
ment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket
wheels can cause sensor damage.
Do not use aftermarket tire seal-
ants or balance beads if your ve-
hicle is equipped with a TPMS, as
damage to the sensors may result.
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• After inspecting or adjusting the
CAUTION!
TPMS pressures and
NOTE:
• The TPMS is not intended to replace
• The TPMS should not be used as a tire
• Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire pressure, always reinstall the
valve stem cap. This will prevent
moisture and dirt from entering the
valve stem, which could damage
the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sen-
sor.
normal tire care and maintenance, or to
provide warning of a tire failure or con-
dition.
pressure gauge while adjusting your
tire pressure.
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 han-
dling and stopping ability.
• The TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure using an accurate tire pres-
sure gauge, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumina-
tion of the "Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light."
• Seasonal temperature changes will af-
fect tire pressure, and the TPMS will
monitor the actual tire pressure in the
tire.

Base System

The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
uses wireless technology with wheel rim
mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire