2008 Suzuki Forenza Owner's Manual - Page 177

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE Tire Pressure Monitoring System If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, it uses pressure sensors containing a unique identification code to monitor the inflation pressure of the tires. When the inflation pressure of one or more tires indicates significant under-inflation, the tire pressure warning light comes on. If the warning light blinks, for approximately one minute and then illuminates continuously, the monitoring system may not be working. For more information, see "Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light" in section 3. The tire pressure monitoring system does not replace normal tire maintenance. See "Inflation - Tire Pressure & Correcting the Tire Pressure" in this section for more information. WARNING If the tire pressure warning light comes on and stays on, reduce your speed and avoid abrupt steering and braking. Stop in a safe place as soon as possible and check your tires. • If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire. Refer to "Changing a Flat Tire" in section 5. • If one or more of your tires is under-inflated, adjust the inflation pressure in all of your tires to the recommended inflation pressure as soon as possible. Be aware that driving on a significantly under-inflated tire can cause the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure, and may affect steering control and brake effectiveness. This could lead to an accident, resulting in severe injury or death. The tire pressure warning light can come on due to normal causes such as natural air leaks and pressure changes caused by changes in temperature or atmospheric pressure. Adjusting the air pressure in the tires to the pressure shown on the tire and loading information label should cause the tire pressure warning light to turn off. CAUTION • Do not use liquid sealants for a flat tire as air pressure sensors can be damaged. • In case of tire a bursting or sudden pressure drops, the tire pressure monitoring system warning light may not come on immediately. • The inflation pressures vary with the ambient temperature. If the vehicle is subjected to large variations in ambient temperature, the tire inflation pressure may be under-inflated when the ambient temperature is relatively low. If the warning light comes on, adjust the tire inflation pressure. • The tire pressure sensors can be damaged by the installation or removal of tires. When tires must be repaired or replaced, we highly recommend that you have them repaired or replaced by your SUZUKI dealer. • If the tire pressure warning light comes on or blinks frequently, there may be something wrong with one of the tires or with the monitoring system. Have your vehicle inspected by your SUZUKI dealer. If you use new wheels with new tire inflation pressure sensors, their ID codes must be programmed into the tire pressure mon- WARNING If the tire pressure warning light does not come on when the ignition is turned to the "ON" position, or comes on and blinks while driving there may be a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized dealer. 5-33