2006 Jeep Commander Owner Manual - Page 297

STARTING AND OPERATING 297 Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-ofbalance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) Base System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver Module. NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to check the tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain the proper pressure. The "Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light" will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an audible chime will be activated when one or more tire pressures is low. The "Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light" will flash on and off for 10 to 60 seconds when a system fault is detected. The flash cycle will repeat every ten minutes or until the fault condition is removed and reset. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the following components: • Receiver Module • 5 Wheel Sensors (including Full Size Spare Tire) • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light The system will consist of tire pressure monitoring sensors attached to each wheel through the valve stem mounting hole, a central receiver module and a "Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light." A sensor is located in the spare wheel if the vehicle is equipped with a matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly. 5