Dodge Viper 2017, Руководство по эксплуатации

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The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire
pressure if the tire pressure falls below the
low-pressure warning limit for any reason, in-
cluding low temperature effects and natural
pressure loss through the tire.
The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low
tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and
will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or
above the recommended cold placard pressure.
Once the low tire pressure warning (Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring [TPM] Telltale Light) illuminates,
you must increase the tire pressure to the
recommended cold placard pressure in order for
the TPM Telltale Light to turn off. The system will
automatically update and the TPM Telltale Light
will turn off once the system receives the up-
dated tire pressures. The vehicle may need to
be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this
information.
For example, your vehicle may have a recom-
mended cold (parked for more than three hours)
placard pressure of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the
ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the
measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), a
temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will decrease
the tire pressure to approximately 23 psi
(158 kPa). This tire pressure is sufficiently low
enough to turn ON the TPM Telltale Light. Driv-
ing the vehicle may cause the tire pressure to
rise to approximately 27 psi (186 kPa), but the
TPM Telltale Light will still be ON. In this situa-
tion, the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF only
after the tires are inflated to the vehicle’s rec-
ommended cold placard pressure value.
CAUTION!
•
The TPMS has been optimized for the
original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been estab-
lished for the tire size equipped on your
vehicle. Undesirable system operation or
sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the
same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket
wheels can cause sensor damage.
•
Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) sensor to become inoperable. Af-
ter using an aftermarket tire sealant it is
recommended that you take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer to have your sensor
function checked.
•
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pres-
sure always reinstall the valve stem cap.
This will prevent moisture and dirt from
entering the valve stem, which could dam-
age the TPMS sensor.
NOTE:
•
The TPMS is not intended to replace nor-
mal tire care and maintenance or to pro-
vide warning of a tire failure or condition.
•
The TPMS should not be used as a tire
pressure gauge while adjusting your tire
pressure.
•
Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
•
The TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure using an accurate tire pressure
gauge, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of
the TPM Telltale Light.
•
Seasonal temperature changes will affect
tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor
the actual tire pressure in the tire.
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low
Pressure Warnings
The TPM Telltale 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
" LOW TIRE " message and a graphic showing
the pressure values of each tire with the low tire
pressure values changing color. An
" Inflate to
XX " message will also be displayed.
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