2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual - Page 236

STARTING AND OPERATING 235 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPMS Telltale Light will illuminate in the and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in instrument cluster and a chime will sound when the tire. tire pressure is low in one or more of the four Base System active road tires. Should this occur, you should stop as The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rimsoon as possible, check the inflation pressure of each tire mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levon your vehicle, and inflate each tire to the vehicle's els. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve recommended cold placard pressure value. Once the stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver system receives the updated tire pressures, the system Module. will automatically update and the TPMS Telltale Light NOTE: It is particularly important for you to perform a will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to monthly tire pressure check on, and to maintain the 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the proper pressure of all the tires on your vehicle. TPMS to receive this information. The TPMS consists of the following components: • Receiver Module • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Check TPMS Warning The TPMS Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid when a system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. The TPMS Telltale Light 5