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CAUTION! (Continued)
Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause

the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) sensor to become inoperable. After
using an aftermarket tire sealant it is
recommended that you take your vehicle to
your authorized dealer to have your sensor
function checked.
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pres-

sure always reinstall the valve stem cap.
This will prevent moisture and dirt from
entering the valve stem, which could
damage the TPMS sensor.
NOTE:
The TPMS is not intended to replace normal

tire care and maintenance or to provide
warning of a tire failure or condition.
The TPMS should not be used as a tire pres-

sure 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 life, and may affect
the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.
The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire

maintenance, and it is the driver's responsi-
bility to maintain correct tire pressure using
an accurate tire pressure gauge, even if
under-inflation has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the TPMS Warning
Light.
Seasonal temperature changes will affect

tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the
actual tire pressure in the tire.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
uses wireless technology with wheel rim
mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire
pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each
wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire
pressure readings to the receiver module.
NOTE:
It is particularly important for you to check the
tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle
monthly and to maintain the proper pressure.
The TPMS consists of the following compo-
nents:
Receiver module

Four Tire Pressure Monitoring sensors

SAFETY
Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System

messages, which display in the instrument
cluster
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning

Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light will illuminate
in the instrument cluster and a chime
will sound when tire pressure is low in one or
more of the four active road tires. In addition,
the instrument cluster will display an "Inflate to
XX" message and a graphic showing the pres-
sure values of each tire with the low tire pres-
sure values shown in a different color.
Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
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