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Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms), Tire pressure monitoring, System (tpms) – Jeep 2015 Patriot - 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 de-

crease. 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 pressure.

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

driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in

order for the TPMS to receive this information.

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