2009 Suzuki SX4 Owner's Manual - Page 174

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TPMS Malfunction Indicator WARNING Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. When you turn off the engine, however, the malfunction indicator resets. It takes about ten minutes after restarting the engine for the malfunction to be detected again and for the light to start flashing. CAUTION • 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 an authorized SUZUKI dealer. • Do not use liquid sealants for a flat tire as air pressure sensors can be damaged. • If the low tire pressure warning light comes on frequently, there may be something wrong with one of the tires or with the monitoring system. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized SUZUKI dealer. WARNING When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. WARNING The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. TPMS Limitations The tire pressure monitoring system may not function properly under certain circumstances. In the following situations, the low tire pressure warning light may come on and remain on or may blink. • When you replace a flat tire with the spare tire. • When you include the spare tire during a tire rotation. • When the TPMS sensor is damaged during a tire replacement or liquid sealants are used to repair a flat tire. 6-17 80J22-03E