2010 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual Convertible - Page 169
2010 Chrysler Sebring Manual
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168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. will be ON even if it was turned off previously. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi• The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to that caused the ESC activation. overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also 25. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect Each tire, including the spare (if provided), the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. should be checked monthly, when cold and Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper inflated to the inflation pressure recommended tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the low tire pressure telltale. vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS tires.) malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System