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Precaution

TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM

PRECAUTION

NOTE: When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following systems after the cable is reconnected.

System Name
Front Power Seat Control System
Combination meter

1. TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM PRECAUTION




a. When the tire pressure warning lamp illuminates, immediately check the tire pressure and adjust it to the specified pressure.The tire pressure warning lamp illuminates if there is an open tire pressure warning lamp circuit.

Standard: 120 kPa (1.2 kgf/sq.cm, 17 psi)

NOTE: If the customer has an alternate set of tires registered in the tire pressure monitor receiver, check those tires as well.

b. When the tire pressure warning lamp blinks, there is a malfunction in the system. Check for DTCs.
c. It is necessary to register the transmitter ID in the tire pressure monitor receiver when replacing the tire pressure monitor valve and/or receiver.

d. When replacing the tire pressure monitor receiver:

1. Using the DATA LIST, read the transmitter IDs registered in the receiver and make a note of them before removing the receiver.
2. Register the transmitter IDs after installing a new tire pressure monitor receiver.

e. When replacing the tire pressure monitor valve:

1. Make a note of the 7 digit number (transmitter ID) written on the tire pressure monitor valve sub-assembly.
2. Register the transmitter IDs in the tire pressure monitor receiver after replacing the tire pressure monitor valve and installing the tires and wheels on the vehicle.

NOTE: The transmitter ID is written on the tire pressure monitor valve, but the ID cannot be seen after installing the tire pressure monitor valve sub-assembly on the tire and wheel. Therefore, make a note of the transmitter ID before installing the tire pressure monitor valve.

2. IN CASE OF TIRE AND WHEEL REPLACEMENT




a. When tires and wheels are replaced, register the transmitter ID.

3. FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION

a. When a system malfunction occurs in the tire pressure warning system, the tire pressure warning lamp blinks.
b. The result of this diagnosis is stored in the tire pressure monitor receiver.