2006 Chrysler Crossfire Owner's Manual - Page 165

STARTING AND OPERATING 165 CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer readings. Check with your authorized dealer before replacing tires with a different size. Alignment And Balance The suspension components of your vehicle should be inspected and aligned when needed to obtain full tire tread mileage Poor suspension alignment may result in: • Fast tire wear. • Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided wear. • Vehicle pull to right or left. Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right. Alignment will not correct this condition. See your dealer for proper diagnosis. Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-ofbalance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (If Equipped) The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to a computer which monitors for low pressure. If low pressure is measured, the TPMS Telltale Lamp will illuminate. NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to check the tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain the proper pressure. The TPMS informs you of a low tire pressure condition. If this occurs, correct your tire inflation pressure as soon as possible, and inspect all of your tires. Be sure to use a high quality gauge when adjusting pressure. The TPMS is designed to periodically monitor your tire pressure but 5