2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 355

354 STARTING AND OPERATING Telltale Light" will turn off, as long as no tire pressure is • Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the four below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four wheel-wells) active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System messages, up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information TPMS to receive this information. Center (EVIC) Premium System - If Equipped • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each equipped) has a tire pressure monitoring sensor. The full wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tires. A spare with a pressure below the low-pressure readings to the receiver module. limit will not cause the "Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the Light" to illuminate or the chime to sound. However, it tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly will cause a "SPARE LOW PRESSURE" message to and to maintain the proper pressure. display in the EVIC. The TPMS consists of the following components: • Receiver Module • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors