2011 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 388

386 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The "Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light" will and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in illuminate in the instrument cluster, a "LOW the tire. TIRE" message will be displayed and a chime will Base System sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless four active road tires. Should this occur, you should stop technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to as soon as possible, check the inflation pressure of each monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each tire on your vehicle, and inflate each tire to the vehicle's wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure recommended cold placard pressure value. Once the readings to the receiver module. system receives the updated tire pressures, the system NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the will automatically update and the "Tire Pressure Monitire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly toring Telltale Light" and "LOW TIRE" message will turn and to maintain the proper pressure. off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to The TPMS consists of the following components: receive this information. • Receiver Module Service TPMS Warning • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors When a system fault is detected, the "Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light" will flash on and off for • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light 75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault