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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORINGsound for 10 seconds. The chime will only luminated, the system may not be able to SYSTEM (TPMS) (for models withsound at the first indication of a flat tire anddetect or signal low tire pressure as in- run-flat tire only) the warning light will illuminate continu-tended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a ously. When the Flat tire warning is acti- variety of reasons, including the installation Each tire, including the spare (if provided),vated, have the system reset and the tire of replacement or alternate tires or wheels should be checked monthly when cold andchecked and replaced if necessary by an on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from inflated to the inflation pressure recom-INFINITI dealer. Even if the tire is inflated tofunctioning properly. Always check the mended by the vehicle manufacturer on thethe specified COLD tire pressure, the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing vehicle placard or tire inflation pressurewarning light will continue to illuminate un-one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle label. (If your vehicle has tires of a differenttil the system is reset by an INFINITI dealer.to ensure that the replacement or alternate size than the size indicated on the vehicleYour vehicle can be driven for a limited timetires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue placard or tire inflation pressure label, youon a flat tire. See “Run-flat tires” in the “8.to function properly. should determine the proper tire inflation Additional information: pressure for those tires.)Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.O The TPMS does not monitor the tire As an added safety feature, your vehicle hasPlease note that the TPMS is not a substi-pressure of the spare tire. been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor-tute for proper tire maintenance, and it isOThe TPMS will activate only when the ve- ing System (TPMS) that illuminates a lowthe driver’s responsibility to maintain cor- hicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH tire pressure telltale when one or more of rect tire pressure, even if under-inflation has(25 km/h). Also, this system may not de- your tires is significantly under-inflated. Ac-not reached the level to trigger illuminationtect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for cordingly, when the low tire pressure telltaleof the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.example a flat tire while driving). illuminates, you should stop and check yourYour vehicle has also been equipped with aO The low tire pressure warning light does tires as soon as possible, and inflate themTPMSmalfunction indicator to indicate whennot automatically turn off when the tire to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-the system is not operating properly. Thepressure is adjusted. After the tire is in- cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire toTPMS malfunction indicator is combinedflated to the recommended pressure, the overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-with the low tire pressure telltale. When thevehicle must be driven at speeds above inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tiresystem detects a malfunction, the telltale16 MPH (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s han-will flash for approximately one minute andand turn off the low tire pressure dling and stopping ability.then remain continuously illuminated. Thiswarning light. Use a tire pressure gauge If the vehicle is being driven with one or sequence will continue upon subsequent ve-to check the tire pressure. more flat tires, the run-flat tire warning lighthicle start-ups as long as the malfunction will illuminate continuously and a chime willexists. When the malfunction indicator is il-O Tire pressure rises and falls de- Starting and driving 5-5 w07.3.7/S50-D/V5.0X

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