2011 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 199

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 24. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light NOTE: Each tire, including the spare (if provided), • The "ESC Off Indicator Light" and the "ESC should be checked monthly when cold and Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" come on moinflated to the inflation pressure recommended mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle ON/RUN. placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle • Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop tires.) when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been that caused the ESC activation. equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System 23. Front Fog Light Indicator - If Equipped (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when This indicator will illuminate when the front fog one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. lights are on. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also 4