Base system – Ram Trucks 2015 Cargo Van Commercial - Owner Manual User Manual

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• The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-

nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain

correct tire pressure, using an accurate tire pressure

gage, even if under-inflation has not reached the level

to trigger illumination of the “Tire Pressure Monitor-

ing Telltale Light.”

• Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure,

and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in

the tire.

Base System

The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim

mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev-

els. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve

stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver

Module.

NOTE:

It is particularly important for you to check the

tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain

the proper pressure.
The Basic TPMS consists of the following components:

• Receiver Module
• Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
• TPMS Telltale Warning Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure Warnings

The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”

will illuminate in the instrument cluster, a

“LOW TIRE PRESSURE” message will display

in the instrument cluster, and an audible chime

will be activated when one or more of the four active

road tire pressures are low. Should this occur, you should

stop as soon as possible, check the inflation pressure of

each tire on your vehicle, and inflate each tire to the

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