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To restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System,
have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on your
vehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with TPMS
in this section.
When you believe your system is not operating properly
The main function of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn you
when your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system is
no longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the
following chart for information concerning your Tire Pressure Monitoring
System:
Low Tire
Pressure Warning
Light
Possible
cause
Customer Action Required
Solid Warning Light Tire(s)
under-inflated
1. Check your tire pressure to
ensure tires are properly
inflated; refer to Inflating your
tires in this chapter.
2. After inflating your tires to
the manufacturer’s
recommended inflation pressure
as shown on the Tire Label
(located on the edge of driver’s
door or the B-Pillar), the vehicle
must be driven for at least two
minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h)
before the light will turn OFF.
Spare tire in
use
Your temporary spare tire is in
use. Repair the damaged road
wheel/tire and reinstall it on the
vehicle to restore system
functionality. For a description
on how the system functions,
refer to When your temporary
spare tire is installed in this
section.
TPMS
malfunction
If your tires are properly inflated
and your spare tire is not in use
and the light remains ON,
contact your authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
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