2010 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual - Page 409

408 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance, nor to provide warning of a tire the tire. failure or condition. Base System • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless while adjusting your tire pressure. technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. readings to the Receiver Module. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the stopping ability. tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain the proper pressure. • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not following components: reached the level to trigger illumination of the "Tire • Receiver Module Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light." • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors