Tire Monitor – messages
When low tire pressure has been detected, a message will be displayed and the tire pressure warning telltale in the instrument panel (
) will illuminate.
) will illuminate.Messages
If the telltale illuminates, one of the following message will also be displayed:
- Tire pressure low/Check, adjust and calibrate
- Tire pressure system/Service required
- Tire pressure system/Currently unavailable
Erasing warning messages
To erase a low tire pressure message and turn off the telltale:
Use a tire pressure gauge to check the inflation pressure of all four tires.
Re-inflate the tires to the correct pressure (consult the tire pressure decal on the driver's door opening.
Recalibrate Tire Monitor, see Calibrating Tire Monitor.
Note
To help avoid incorrect tire inflation pressure, only inflate the tires when they are cold. The tires are considered to be cold when they have the same temperature as the surrounding (ambient) air. This temperature is normally reached after the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours. After driving a distance of approximately 1 mile (1.6 km), the tires are considered to be hot.
Important
- After inflating the tires, always reinstall the valve cap to help avoid damage to the valve from dirt, gravel, etc.
- Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps could corrode and become difficult to remove.
Warning
- Incorrect inflation pressure could lead to tire failure, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle.
- Tire monitoring systems cannot indicate sudden tire damage caused by external factors (e.g., a blowout) in advance.