Reinflating tires equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

When low tire pressure has been detected, a message will be displayed in the instrument panel and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System symbol will illuminate.
SymbolExplanation
P5-1507 Symbol TPMSWhen the TPMS symbol illuminates and a message is displayed, check, reinflate the tire(s) and calibrate TPMS.
Use a tire pressure gauge to check the inflation pressure of all four tires.
Re-inflate the tire(s) to the correct pressure. Consult the tire pressure decal located on the driver's side B-pillar (the structural member at the side of the vehicle, at the rear of the driver's door opening) or the inflation pressure table in your printed owner's manual supplement.
Calibrate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, see the article "Calibrating the Tire Pressure Monitoring System".
In some cases, it may be necessary to drive the vehicle for several minutes at a speed of at least 20 mph (30 km/h) to erase the TPMS telltale warning and the text message. Please be aware that the TPMS telltale warning will not go out until the low tire pressure has been corrected and calibration has been carried out.

 Note

To help avoid incorrect tire inflation pressure, if possible 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 warm.

 Important

When inflating tires, press the pump's mouthpiece straight onto the valve to help avoid bending or otherwise damaging the valve.

 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.