Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S. Spec. Models) 355
the vehicle speed reaches more than
approximately 18 mph (30 km/h).
7-15. Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) (U.S.
Spec. Models)
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Low tire pressure warning light
The tire pressure monitoring system provides
the driver with a warning message by
sending a signal from a sensor that is
installed in each wheel when tire pressure
is severely low.
The tire pressure monitoring system will
activate only when the vehicle is driven at
speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h). Also, this
system may not react immediately to a
sudden drop in tire pressure (for example,
a blow-out caused by running over a sharp
object).
WARNING
. If the low tire pressure warning
light illuminates while driving,
never brake suddenly. Instead,
perform the following procedure.
Otherwise an accident involving
serious vehicle damage and serious
personal injury could occur.
(1) Keep driving straight ahead
while gradually reducing
speed.
(2) Slowly pull off the road to a
safe place.
(3) Check the pressure for all four
tires and adjust the pressure
to the COLD tire pressure
shown on the vehicle placard
on the door pillar on the
driver’s side.
Even when the vehicle is driven a
very short distance, the tires get
warm and their pressures increase
accordingly. Be sure to
let the tires cool thoroughly before
adjusting their pressures to
the standard values shown on the
tire placard. Refer to “Tires and
Wheels” ☞P494. The tire pressure
monitoring system does not
function when the vehicle is sta-
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