2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 429

428 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or Premium System - If Equipped The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless wheel housings. technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors mounted to each 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver module. Vehicles with Full Size Spare NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the 1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly has a TPM sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS. and to maintain the proper pressure. 2. If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire The TPMS consists of the following components: that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound • Receiver module, and the TPM Telltale Light will turn ON. • Four TPM sensors, 3. Driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph • Various TPMS messages, which display in the Elec(25 km/h) will turn off the TPM Telltale Light, as long as tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit • TPM Telltale Light in any of the four active road tires.