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Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) – Chrysler 2009 PT Cruiser - Owner Manual User Manual

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
The TPMS will warn you of a low tire pressure based on
the vehicle recommended cold placard pressure.

The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about
1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°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 the “Tires – General Informa-
tion” in this section 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.

TPMS will warn you of a low tire pressure if the tire
pressure falls below the low-pressure warning limit for
any reason, including low temperature effects and natu-
ral pressure loss through the tire.

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