Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) – Dodge 2008 Challenger SRT8 User Manual

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)

• The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn

the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle
recommended cold placard pressure.

• The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about

1 psi (6.9 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that
when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pres-
sure 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 mi (1 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 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.

• The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure

if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warn-
ing limit for any reason, including low temperature
effects and 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 warning (Tire Pressure Monitoring [TPM]
Telltale Light) illuminates, you must increase the tire
pressure to the recommended cold placard pressure in
order for the TPM Telltale Light to turn off. The system
will automatically update and the TPM Telltale Light
will turn off once the system receives the updated tire

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