2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 437

STARTING AND OPERATING 435 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, the TPMS will update automatically and the "Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light" will turn off, as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) limit, a chime will sound and the "Tire Pressure Moniin order for the TPMS to receive this information. toring Telltale Light" will turn on and a "LOW TIRE" message will be displayed for a minimum of five seconds Premium System - If Equipped The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless upon the next ignition switch cycle. technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each 15 mph (24 km/h), the "Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure Light" will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then readings to the receiver module. remain on solid. NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly sound and the "Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light" and to maintain the proper pressure. will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. NOTE: 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire. 5