Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual page 251

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Operating electronic devices or
being near facilities using radio
wave frequencies similar to the
TPMS could cause the TPMS
sensors to malfunction.
If the TPMS is not functioning
properly, it cannot detect or signal a
low tyre condition. See your dealer
for service if the TPMS malfunction
light and DIC message, if equipped,
come on and stay on.
TPMS Sensor Matching
Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
identification code. The identification
code needs to be matched to a new
tyre/wheel position after rotating the
vehicle's tyres or replacing one or
more of the TPMS sensors. Also,
the TPMS sensor matching process
should be performed after replacing
a spare tyre with a road tyre
containing the TPMS sensor.
The malfunction light and the DIC
message, if equipped, should go off
at the next ignition cycle. The
sensors are matched to the tyre/
wheel positions, using a TPMS
relearn tool, in the following order:
left front tyre, right front tyre, right
rear tyre, and left rear tyre. See your
dealer for service or to purchase a
relearn tool.
You have two minutes to match
the first tyre/wheel position, and
five minutes overall to match all
four tyre/wheel positions. If it takes
longer, the matching process stops
and must be restarted.
The TPMS sensor matching process
is outlined below:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with
the engine off.
3. Use the MENU button to select
the Vehicle Information Menu in
the Driver Information
Centre (DIC).
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4. Use the thumbwheel to scroll to
the Tyre Pressure Menu Item
screen.
5. Press and hold the SET/CLR
button to begin the sensor
matching process.
A message requesting
acceptance of the process
may display.
6. If requested, press the SET/CLR
button again to confirm the
selection.
The horn sounds twice to signal
the receiver is in relearn mode
and the TYRE LEARN or TYRE
LEARNING ACTIVE message
displays on the DIC screen.
7. Start with the left front tyre.
8. Place the relearn tool against
the tyre sidewall, near the valve
stem. Then press the button to
activate the TPMS sensor.
A horn chirp confirms that the
sensor identification code has
been matched to this tyre and
wheel position.
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