Base System - Dodge grand caravan 2011 Owner's Manual

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• The TPMS has been optimized for
the original equipment tires and
wheels. TPMS pressures have
been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Unde-
sirable system operation or sensor
damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of
the same size, type, and/or style.
Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use after-
market sealants or balance beads
if your vehicle is equipped with a
TPMS, as damage to the sensors
may result.
• After inspecting or adjusting the
CAUTION!
NOTE:
• The TPMS is not intended to replace
normal tire care and maintenance, or to
provide warning of a tire failure or con-
dition.
• The TPMS should not be used as a tire
pressure gauge while adjusting your
tire pressure.
• Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread
tire pressure always reinstall the
valve stem cap. This will prevent
moisture and dirt from entering the
valve stem, which could damage
the TPMS sensor.
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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 gage, 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 TPMS uses wireless technology with
wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to
monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors,
mounted to each wheel as part of the
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