Tire Pressure Monitor Warning Messages

The TPM system gives a warning about tire damages due to insufficient tire pressure, as well as about a gradual loss of pressure due to foreign objects. If the tire pressure drops by more than 3 psi (21 kPa) per minute, the wheel electronics switch to fast transmission mode for 280 seconds and transmit the signals mentioned above each second. This allows warning of a severe drop in pressure when vehicle is driven or stationary (tire failure), and early warning in the event of gradual tire pressure loss.

The basic "TIRE PRESSURE" screen shows the current actual values of the tire pressures. When vehicle is stationary, the "TIRE PRESSURE" screen will indicate amount of pressure needed to adjust system. TPM system warns about pressure loss in 2 stages: a loss of 4-7 psi (.3-.5 bar) will display a yellow warning message "Inflate!", and a loss of 7 psi (.5 bar) or more will display a red warning message "Tire Pressure!".

If warning message still comes on after adjusting tire pressure, there is a problem in the TPM system. See appropriate manufacturer service information.

NOTE: In some situations, there can be some communication problems between the control module and the instrument cluster that will cause the tire pressures not to be indicated. If this occurs, see appropriate manufacturer service information.