Tire pressure monitoring system
The tire pressure monitoring system uses tire inflation pressure sensors (A) on the wheels to monitor the tire inflation pres- sures. The system only indicates when a tire is significantly under-inflated.
NOTE
● The tire pressure monitoring system is not a substitute for regularly checking tire inflation pressures. Be sure to check the tire inflation pressures as described in “Tires” on page 7-20.
● The tire inflation pressure sensor (A) is installed in the illustrated location. Replace grommet (B) with a new one when the tire is replaced. For details, please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
WARNING! ● The compact spare wheel does not have a tire infla-
tion pressure sensor. When the compact spare tire is used, the tire pres- sure monitoring system will not work properly. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible to replace or repair the original tire.
Features and controls
Tire pressure monitoring system warning light
When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, this light normally illuminates and goes off a few seconds later. If one or more of the vehicle tires (except for the compact spare tire) is significantly under-inflated, however, this light will remain illuminated while the key is in the “ON” position. Refer to “If the warning light illuminates while driving” on page 3-99 and take the necessary measures.
CAUTION! ● If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light
does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, it means that the tire pressure monitoring system is not working properly. Have the system inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. In such situations, a malfunctioning of the system may be preventing the monitoring of the tire pres- sure. Avoid sudden braking, sharp turning and high-speed driving.
● If a malfunction is detected in the tire pressure mon- itoring system, the tire pressure monitoring system warning light will blink for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated. The warning light will issue further warnings each time the engine is restarted as long as the malfunction exists. Check to see whether the warning light goes off after few minutes of driving. If it then goes off during driving, there is no prob- lem. However, if the warning light does not go off, or if it blinks again when the engine is restarted, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. In such situations, a malfunctioning of the system may be preventing the monitoring of the tire pres- sure. For safety reasons, when the warning light appears while driving, avoid sudden braking, sharp turning and high-speed driving.
CAUTION!
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Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure rec- ommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure tell- tale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, includ- ing the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop- erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replac- ing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Features and controls
If the warning light illuminates while driving
1. If the low tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates, avoiding hard braking, sharp steering maneu- vers and high speeds. You should stop and adjust the tires to the proper inflation pressure as soon as possible. Adjust the spare tire at the same time. Refer to “Tires” on page 7- 20.
NOTE ● When inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, do not
apply excessive force to the valve stem to avoid breakage. ● After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always
reinstall the valve cap on the valve stem. Without the valve cap, dirt or moisture could get into the valve, resulting in damage to the tire inflation pressure sensor.
● Do not use metal valve caps, which may cause a metal reaction, resulting in corrosion and damage of the tire inflation pressure sensors.
● Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after a few minutes of driving.
2. If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light remains illuminated after you have been driving for about 20 minutes after you adjust the tire inflation pressure, one or more of the tires may have a puncture. Inspect the tire and if it has a puncture, have it repaired by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE ● To avoid the risk of damage to the tire inflation pressure
sensors, have any punctured tire repaired by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. If the tire repair is not done by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, it is not covered by your warranty.
● Do not use an aerosol puncture-repair spray on any tire. Such a spray could damage the tire inflation pressure sen- sors. Have any puncture repaired by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
WARNING! ● If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light
illuminates while you are driving, avoid hard brak- ing, sharp steering maneuvers and high speeds. Driving with an under-inflated tire adversely affects vehicle performance and can result in an accident.
CAUTION! ● If a tire has a puncture, replace that tire with the
spare tire. Driving on a punctured tire could lead to an accident.
● The tire pressure monitoring system warning light may not illuminate immediately in the event of a tire blowout or rapid leak.
Features and controls
The tire pressure monitoring system may not work normally in the following circumstances:
● A wireless facility or device using the same frequency is near the vehicle.
● Snow or ice is stuck inside the fenders and/or on the wheels.
● The tire inflation pressure sensors’ battery is exhausted. ● Wheels other than Mitsubishi Motors genuine wheels are
being used. ● Wheels that are not fitted with tire inflation pressure sen-
sors are being used. ● Wheels whose ID codes are not memorized by the vehicle
are used. ● Compact spare tire is fitted on a road wheel. ● A window tint that affects the radio wave signals is
installed. NOTE
● Tire inflation pressures vary with the ambient tempera- ture. If the vehicle is subjected to large variations in ambi- ent temperature, the tire inflation pressures may be under- inflated (causing the warning light to come on) when the ambient temperature is relatively low. If the warning light comes on, adjust the tire inflation pressure.
Whenever the tires and wheels are replaced with new ones
If you use new wheels with new tire inflation pressure sensors, their ID codes must be programmed into the tire pressure mon- itoring system. Have tire and wheel replacement performed by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to avoid the risk of damaging the tire inflation pressure sensors. If the wheel replacement is not done by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, it is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION! ● The use of non-genuine wheels will prevent the
proper fit of the tire inflation pressure sensors, resulting air leakage or damage of the sensors.
Features and controls
General information
Your tire pressure monitoring system operates on a radio fre- quency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules (For vehicles sold in U.S.A.) and Industry Canada Rules (For vehicles sold in Canada). This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS- Gen of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
● This device may not cause harmful interference. ● This device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
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