2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 292

STARTING AND OPERATING 291 The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12 F (7 C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall. Refer to "Tires - General Information" in "Starting and Operating" for information on how to properly inflate the vehicle's tires. The tire pressure will Tire Rotation also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) there should be no adjustment for this increased presThe Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the sure. driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recomThe TPM System will warn the driver of a low tire mended cold placard pressure. pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning limit for any reason, including low temperature effects and natural pressure loss through the tire. 5