2014 Dodge Dart Owner Manual - Page 488

486 STARTING AND OPERATING Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stopping ability. stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainteModule. nance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle regularly illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale and to maintain the proper pressure. Light. The TPMS consists of the following components: • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, • Receiver Module. and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors. the tire. Base System • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light. Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumiinstrument cluster. nate in the instrument cluster, a ЉLOW TIRE PRESSUREЉ