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Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tyre tread life, and may affect the vehi-
cle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the tyre pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) is not a substitute for proper
tyre maintenance, and it is the driver’s re-
sponsibility to maintain correct tyre pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tyre pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
warning lamp to indicate when the system is
not operating properly.
The warning lamp is combined with the low
tyre pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one mi-
nute and then remain continuously illumina-
ted. This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-
function exists.
When the warning lamp is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal
low tyre pressure as intended. The TPMS malfunctions may occur for a va-
riety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tyres or wheels on
the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from func-
tioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tyres or wheels on your vehicle to en-
sure that the replacement or alternate tyres
and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
If the warning lamp/display il-
luminates while driving
1. If the warning lamp illuminates, avoid
hard braking, sharp steering manoeuvres
and high speeds. You should stop and
adjust the tyres to the proper inflation
pressure as soon as possible. Adjust the
spare tyre at the same time. Refer to
“Tyres” on page 10-10.
NOTE
l In addition, the warning display will be dis-
played on the information screen in the mul-
ti-information display.
l When inspecting or adjusting the tyre pres-
sure, do not apply excessive force to the
valve stem to avoid breakage.
NOTE
l
After inspecting or adjusting the tyre pres-
sure, always reinstall the valve cap on the
valve stem.
Without the valve cap, dirt or moisture could
get into the valve, resulting in damage to the
tyre inflation pressure sensor.
l Do not use metal valve caps, which may
cause a metal reaction, resulting in corrosion
and damage of the tyre inflation pressure
sensors.
l Once adjustments have been made, the
warning lamp will go off after a few minutes
of driving.
2. If the warning lamp remains illuminated
after you have been driving for approxi-
mately 10 minutes after you adjust the
tyre inflation pressure, one or more of
the tyres may have a puncture. Inspect
the tyre and if it has a puncture, have it
repaired by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point as soon as pos-
sible.
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)*
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