2014 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 481

STARTING AND OPERATING 479 • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under- wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, readings to the Receiver Module. and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light. • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire. Premium System - If Equipped Tire Pressure Monitor Display 5 NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to regularly The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless check the tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sensors to the proper pressure.