WARNING
Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinflation can cause sudden tire failure, loss of control,
collision, serious personal injury or even death.
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When the warning symbol appears in the instrument cluster, stop and inspect the tires.
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Incorrect tire pressure and/or underinflation can cause increased tire wear and can affect
the handling of the vehicle and stopping ability.
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Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinflation can also lead to sudden tire failure,
including a blowout and sudden deflation, causing loss of vehicle control.
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The driver is responsible for the correct tire pressures for all tires on the vehicle. The
recommended tire pressure values are listed on a sticker inside the driver door
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page 153,
Tire inflation pressure
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The TPMS can only work correctly when all tires on the vehicle are filled to the correct
cold tire inflation pressure.
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Using incorrect tire pressure values can cause accidents or other damage. Always inflate
the tires to the correct specified cold tire pressure values for the tires installed on the vehicle.
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Always maintain correct cold tire inflation pressure so that TPMS can do its job.
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Always inflate tires to the recommended and correct tire pressure before driving off.
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Driving with underinflated tires causes them to flex (bend) more, letting them get too hot,
resulting in tread separation, sudden tire failure, and loss of control.
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Excessive speed and/overloading can cause heat build-up, sudden tire failure and loss of
control.
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If the tire pressure is too low or too high, the tires will wear prematurely and the vehicle
will not handle well.
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If the tire is not “flat” and you do not have to change a wheel immediately, drive carefully
and at reduced speed to the nearest service station to check the tire pressure and add air as
required.
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When replacing tires or wheel rims on vehicles equipped with TPMS always read and heed
the information and all WARNINGS regarding,
Tires and wheels
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The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be recalibrated using the SET button whenever
you remove and remount or change any wheel or tire on the vehicle, even if the reinstalled or
replacement wheels and tires are identical to those that were removed and even if the tire
pressure does not change,
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and recalibration with
the SET button
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WARNING
Improper use of the SET button can cause the TPMS to give false warnings or to give no
warning despite dangerously low tire pressure,
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and
recalibration with the SET button
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Underinflation increases fuel consumption and tire wear.
Do not rely solely on the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Check your tires regularly to make
sure they are properly inflated and have no signs of damage, such as punctures, cuts, cracks, and
blisters. Remove any objects that become embedded in the tire tread but have not penetrated into the
body of tire itself.
