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2014 SUSPENSION Tires & Wheels - Service Information - Compass & Patriot
system fault can occur by many scenarios, including the following:
Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities
emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM sensors.
Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave
signals.
Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
Using tire chains on the vehicle.
Using wheels not equipped with TPM sensors.
Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.
SENSOR, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING (TPM)
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION: The Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system has
CAUTION: Do not attempt to install a tire pressure sensor in
CAUTION: After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure
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2014 Jeep Patriot Limited
been optimized for the original equipment tires and
wheels. TPM system pressures have been
established for the tire size equipped on the
vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor
damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, or
style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor
damage. Do not use aftermarket tire sealants or
balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with
TPM, as damage to the sensors may result.
an aftermarket wheel. Use tire pressure sensors in
original style factory wheels only. If aftermarket
wheels are installed, and therefore do not contain
tire pressure sensors, the system will not function
properly and the driver will be continuously
notified of a system malfunction.
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