2010 JEEP COMPASS TPMS

fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a
chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will
repeat providing the system fault still exists. The Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off when the
fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur
with any of the following scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE:Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare
wheel and tire assembly. 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure
monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor
the tire pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
will still turn ON due to the low tire.
3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min-
utes above 15 mph (25 km/h), the Tire Pressure Moni-
toring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds
and then remain on solid.
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on
solid.
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5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare
tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as long
as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning
limit in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may
need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this
information.
Premium System – If Equipped
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 TPMS consists of the following components:
•Receiver Module
•Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
•Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the four
wheel wells)
•Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages,
which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
•Yellow Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi-
nate in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will
be activated when one or more of the four active road tire
pressures are low. The audible chime will sound once
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every ignition cycle for each condition that it detects. In
addition, the EVIC will display a graphic of the pressure
value(s) with the low tire(s) flashing.
Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four
active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible
and inflate all tires that are flashing on the graphicdisplay to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pres-
sure value. The system will automatically update, the
graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flash-
ing, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light will extin-
guish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been re-
ceived. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to
20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this
information.
Check TPMS Message
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on
and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a
system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound
a chime. The EVIC will display a “CHECK TPM SYS-
TEM” message for three seconds. This text message is
then followed by a graphic display, with “- -“ in place of
the pressure value(s) indicating which Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s) is not being received.
Low Tire Pressure Display
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If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault
no longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light will no longer flash, theCHECK TPM SYSTEM
text message will not be present, and a pressure value will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can
occur with any of the following scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare
wheel and tire assembly.
1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure
monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor
the tire pressure in the compact spare tire.
Check TPM System Display
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2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
will still turn ON due to the low tire.
3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min-
utes above 15 mph (25 km/h), the Tire Pressure Moni-
toring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds
and then remain on solid. In addition, the EVIC will
display a “CHECK TPM SYSTEM” message for three
seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the
pressure values.
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on
solid, and the EVIC will display a “CHECK TPM SYS-
TEM” message for three seconds and then display dashes
(- -) in place of the pressure values.5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare
tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as long
as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning
limit in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may
need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this
information.
General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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Lights.............................. 83,140
Airbag ...................... 57,64,70,82,184
Alarm .............................. 188
Anti-Lock ........................... 185
Back-Up ............................ 416
Brake Warning ........................ 186
Bulb Replacement ...................... 413
Cargo .............................. 169
Center Mounted Stop ................... 419
Daytime Running ...................... 142
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 140
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 304
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 186
Exterior .............................. 83
Fog .......................... 142,195,415
Headlight Switch ...................... 140
Headlights ........................... 140
High Beam Indicator .................... 185
Instrument Cluster ..................... 140 License
............................. 417
Lights On Reminder .................... 141
Low Fuel ............................ 184
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 194
Map Reading ......................... 144
Oil Pressure .......................... 184
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 185
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............18,188
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 188
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 190
Traction Control ....................... 304
Turn Signal ................... 83,140,142,416
Voltage ............................. 183
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 183
Loading Vehicle ...................... 341,343
Capacities ........................... 343
Tires ............................... 313
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System, Remote Starting.................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 186
Taillights .............................. 416
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 264
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......189,359
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 76
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 173
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 147
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 313
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 311
Tire Markings .......................... 308
Tire Safety Information .................... 308
Tires ............................ 83,317,453
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 323
Air Pressure .......................... 317
Chains .............................. 324 Changing
............................ 360
Compact Spare ........................ 320
Flat Changing ........................ 365
General Information .................... 317
High Speed .......................... 319
Inflation Pressures ..................... 318
Jacking ............................. 360
Life of Tires .......................... 323
Load Capacity ..................... 313,314
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 326
Pressure Warning Light .................. 190
Quality Grading ....................... 453
Radial .............................. 320
Replacement ......................... 323
Rotation ............................ 325
Safety ........................... 308,317
Sizes ............................... 309
Snow Tires ........................... 325
Spare Tire ........................... 361
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