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Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms), Tire pressure monitoring system, Tpms) – Jeep 2015 Compass - Owner Manual User Manual

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the

driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom-

mended cold placard pressure.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1

psi (7.0 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when

the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will

decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on

“cold inflation tire pressure”. This is defined as the tire

pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least

three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a

three hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure must

not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded into

the tire sidewall. Refer to “Tires – General Information”

in “Starting and Operating” for information on how to

properly inflate the vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will

also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and

there should be no adjustment for this increased pres-

sure.
The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if

the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning

limit for any reason, including low temperature effects, or

natural pressure loss through the tire.
The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire

pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn

off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended

cold placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure warn-

ing (Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light) illuminates,

you must increase the tire pressure to the recommended

cold placard pressure in order for the Tire Pressure

Monitoring Telltale Light to turn off. The system will

automatically update and the Tire Pressure Monitoring

Telltale Light will turn off once the system receives the

updated tire pressures. The vehicle may need to be

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