2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY TPMS

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 automatically update, 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.
NOTE:The vehicle may need to be driven for up to
20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) 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 to regularly check
and maintain proper tire pressure in all the tires. The Premium TPMS consists of the following compo-
nents:
•Receiver Module
•Four TPMS Sensors
•Various TPMS messages, which display in the Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and graph-
ics displaying tire pressures
•TPMS Telltale Warning Light
TPMS 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. In addition, the EVIC will display a
“LOW TIRE PRESSURE” message for a minimum of five
seconds and a graphic display of the pressure value(s)
with the low tire(s) flashing.
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Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four
active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible,
and inflate the low tire(s) that is flashing on the graphic
display to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure
value. The system will automatically update, the graphic
display of the pressure value(s) will stop flashing, and
the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will extin-
guish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been re-
ceived.
NOTE:The vehicle may need to be driven for up to
20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this
information.
SERVICE TPM SYSTEM 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 “SERVICE TPM SYS-
TEM” message for a minimum of five seconds. This text message is then followed by a graphic display, with
--in
place of the pressure value(s) indicating which TPMS
Sensor(s) is not being received.
If the ignition switch 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, the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”
message will not be present, and a pressure value will be
displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by
any of the following scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Accumulation of excessive snow and/or ice around
the wheels or wheel housings.
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4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors.
The EVIC will also display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”
message for a minimum of five seconds when a system
fault possibly related to an incorrect sensor location fault
is present. In this case, the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”
message is then followed by a graphic display with
pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres-
sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors
but they may not be in the correct vehicle position. The
system still needs to be serviced as long as the “SERVICE
TPM SYSTEM” message exists.Vehicles With Compact Spare
1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a
TPMS. 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 switch cycle, the “Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will remain on, the
“LOW TIRE PRESSURE” message will be displayed, 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
“SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message for a minimum of
five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the
pressure value.
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4. For each subsequent ignition switch 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 “SERVICE 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.
NOTE: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.
The tire pressure sensors are regulated under one of the
following licenses:
United States ................... MRXC4W4MA4
Canada ..................... 2546A-C4W4MA4
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Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 295
Oil Pressure ........................ 301
Park ........................... 205,595
Passing ............................ 209
Reading ........................... 233
Rear Servicing ....................... 597
Rear Tail ........................... 597
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 300
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 298
Service ......................... 593,594
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 295
Side Marker ..................... 596,597
SmartBeams ........................ 209
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 298
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 293
Traction Control ..................... 456
Turn Signal ................... 107,595,597
Voltage ............................ 301 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 290
Load Leveling System .................... 274
Loading Vehicle ................... 264,501,503
Capacities .......................... 503
Tires .............................. 466
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 37
Door .............................. 34
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ....................... 94
Lubrication, Body ....................... 568
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 274
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 564
Maintenance Procedures ................... 557
Maintenance Schedule .................... 604
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 248
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 295,555
Manual, Service ......................... 625
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Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......300,522
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 94
Text Messaging ......................... 151
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 214
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 466
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 464
Tire Markings .......................... 460
Tire Safety Information .................... 460
Tires ........................... 107,470,627
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 477
Air Pressure ........................ 470
Chains ............................ 479
Changing .......................... 522
Compact Spare ...................... 474
General Information .................. 470
High Speed ......................... 472
Inflation Pressures .................... 471
Jacking ......................... 522,531
Life of Tires ........................ 477 Load Capacity
.................... 466,467
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 482
Pressure Warning Light ................ 293
Quality Grading ..................... 627
Radial ............................ 473
Replacement ........................ 478
Rotation ........................... 481
Safety .......................... 460,470
Sizes ............................. 462
Snow Tires ......................... 480
Spare Tire .......................... 524
Spinning ........................... 476
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 476
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 510
Towing ............................... 503
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 143
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 547
Guide ............................. 509
Recreational ........................ 517
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