2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Owner Manual - Page 317

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 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 reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect 8. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light - If Equipped the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper should be checked monthly when cold and intire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to flated to the inflation pressure recommended by maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of low tire pressure telltale. a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should deter- Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not mine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when approximately one minute and then remain continuously one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. 4