2015 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 538

536 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care the tire. and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire Base System failure or condition. NOTE: • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levwhile adjusting your tire pressure. els. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Module. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain stopping ability. the proper pressure. • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain The Basic TPMS consists of the following components: correct tire pressure, using an accurate tire pressure • Receiver Module gage, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the "Tire Pressure Monitor- • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors ing Telltale Light." • TPMS Telltale Warning Light