2013 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 533

STARTING AND OPERATING 531 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the tire. maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or Base System condition. NOTE: • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. while adjusting your tire pressure. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver Module. the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain the proper pressure. stopping ability. • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, using an accurate tire pressure gage, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the "Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light." The Basic TPMS consists of the following components: • Receiver Module • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors • TPMS Telltale Warning Light 5