2011 DODGE AVENGER TPMS

NOTE:
1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a
tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will
not monitor the 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 turn ON and aLOW TIREmessage will be dis-
played for a minimum of five seconds.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring 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. 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare,
the TPMS will update automatically and the “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn OFF, as long 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 (24 km/h)
in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
Premium System – If Equipped
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless
technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to
monitor tire pressure levels. 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 the tires on your vehicle monthly
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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)
•Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime
will sound when tire pressure is low in one or
more of the four active road tires. In addition, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display
a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with
the low tire pressure values flashing.
Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible,
and inflate all tires with low pressure (those flashing in
the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold
placard pressure value. Once the system receives the
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updated tire pressures, the system will automatically
update, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flash-
ing, and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”
will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to
20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the
TPMS to receive this information.
Check TPMS Warning
When a system fault is detected, a chime will sound and
the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In
addition, the EVIC will display aCHECK TPM SYS-
TEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then
display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value to
indicate which sensor is not being received.
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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, and theCHECK TPM
SYSTEM message will no longer display, and a pressure
value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault
can occur due to any of the following:
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. Lots of 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. The EVIC will also display a
CHECK TPM SYSTEM
message for a minimum of five seconds when a system
fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is
detected. In this case, the CHECK TPM SYSTEMmes-
sage is then followed with a graphic display with pres-
sure values still shown. This indicates that the pressure
values are still being received from the TPM sensors but
they may not be located in the correct vehicle position.
The system still needs to be serviced as long as the
CHECK TPM SYSTEM message is displayed.
NOTE:
1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have
a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS
will not monitor the 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, the “Tire Pressure
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Monitoring Telltale Light” will remain ON, a chime will
sound, and the EVIC will still display a flashing pressure
value in the graphic display.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then
remain on solid. In addition, the EVIC will display a
CHECK TPM SYSTEMmessage for a minimum of five
seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the
pressure value.
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound, 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 SYSTEM
message for a minimum of five seconds and then display
dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value. 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare,
the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the
“Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn OFF
and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure
value instead of dashes (- -), as long 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 (24 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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Leaks, Fluid............................ 88
Life of Tires ............................ 333
Light Bulbs .......................... 88,438
Lights .............................. 88,148
Airbag ...................... 66,71,86,189
Back-Up ........................... 441
Brake Assist Warning .................. 315
Brake Warning ...................... 190
Bulb Replacement .................... 438
Daytime Running .................... 152
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 315
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 190
Exterior ............................ 88
Fog ......................... 151,197,440
Headlight Switch ..................... 149
Headlights ......................... 149
Headlights On With Wipers ............. 157
High Beam Indicator .................. 201
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20 Instrument Cluster
................... 149
Interior ............................ 153
License ............................ 442
Lights On Reminder .................. 152
Low Fuel .......................... 189
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 199
Map Reading ....................... 153
Oil Pressure ........................ 190
Passing ............................ 151
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 189
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 19
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 196
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......197,337
Traction Control ..................... 315
Turn Signal ................. 88,150,196,441
Voltage ............................ 189
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 188
Loading Vehicle ...................... 356,358
Capacities .......................... 358
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Steering Wheel Mounted
Sound System Controls................... 266
Storage ......................... 176,177,437
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 279
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 389
Sun Roof .............................. 168
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 58
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 406
Tachometer ............................ 192
Taillights .............................. 441
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 158
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 273
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......188,372
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 76
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 158
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 150 Tire and Loading Information Placard
......... 322
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 320
Tire Markings .......................... 316
Tire Safety Information .................... 316
Tires ............................ 88,326,469
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 333
Air Pressure ........................ 326
Chains ............................ 335
Changing .......................... 374
Compact Spare ...................... 330
General Information .................. 326
High Speed ......................... 329
Inflation Pressures .................... 327
Jacking ............................ 374
Life of Tires ........................ 333
Load Capacity .................... 322,323
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 337
Pressure Warning Light ................ 197
Quality Grading ..................... 469
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INDEX 487