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SAFETY
CAUTION!
The TPMS sensor is not designed for use on after-
market wheels and may contribute to a poor over-
all system performance or sensor damage. Cus-
tomers are encouraged to use Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) wheels to ensure proper
TPMS feature operation.
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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 an authorized dealer to have your sensor
function checked.
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After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure
always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will pre-
vent moisture and dirt from entering the valve
stem, which could damage the TPMS sensor.
NOTE:
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The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire
care and maintenance, or to provide warning of a
tire failure or condition.
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The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure
gauge while adjusting your tire pressure.
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Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and
stopping ability.
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The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-
nance, and it is the driver's responsibility to main-
tain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire
pressure gauge, even if underinflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light.
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Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pres-
sure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pres-
sure in the tire.
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The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) uses wire-
less technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sen-
sors 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 pres-
sure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to
maintain the proper pressure.
The TPMS consists of the following components:
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Receiver module
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Four Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors
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Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System messages,
which will display in the instrument cluster display
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low
Pressure Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System 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 a "Tire Low"
message, an "Inflate to XX" message, and a graphic show-
ing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire pres-
sure values highlighted or in a different color.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low Pressure Warning
Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible
and inflate the tires with low pressure (those high-
lighted or in a different color in the instrument cluster
display graphic) to the vehicle's recommended cold
placard pressure value, as shown in the "Inflate to XX"
message. Once the system receives the updated tire
pressures, the system will automatically update, the
pressure values in the graphic display in the instrument
cluster will stop being highlighted or return to their origi-
nal color, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Warning Light will turn off.
NOTE:
When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to
be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa) above
the recommended cold placard pressure in order to
turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light
off.The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 min-
utes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to
receive this information.
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