2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 198

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for warning have been established for the tire size approximately one minute and then remain continuously equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operailluminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- tion or sensor damage may result when using requent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. placement equipment that is not of the same size, When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a of reasons, including the installation of replacement or TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result. alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the 23. Odometer/Trip Odometer TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more This display indicates the total distance the vehicle has been driven. 4