Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) System
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The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system may also be referred to as flat tire monitor system.
The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system keeps track of pressure levels in all 4 tires while vehicle is being driven. The system detects pressure loss by monitoring differences in the relative speeds of the 4 wheels. It interprets variations outside specified limits as severe pressure loss, and then responds by generating a warning.
Under the following conditions, the system may not function properly:
- If driving on snow-covered or slippery roads.
- During performance-oriented driving involving slip at the drive wheels or high levels of lateral acceleration.
- When driving with snow chains, false warnings and undetected pressure losses may occur.
- When driving with a space-saver spare tire.
- If system was not initialized.