If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire Pressure and Position telltales will come on. Have the flat tire repaired by an authorized EQUUS dealer as soon as possible or replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
CAUTION
Never use a puncture-repairing agent not approved by EQUUS dealer to repair and/or inflate a low pressure tire. Tire sealant not approved by EQUUS dealer may damage the tire pressure sensor.
Each wheel is equipped with a tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind the valve stem. You must use TPMS specific wheels. It is recommended that you always have your tires serviced by an authorized EQUUS dealer.
If you drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes at speeds above 15 mph (25 km/h) after replacing the low pressure tire with the spare tire, the below will happen:
You may not be able to identify a tire with low pressure by simply looking at it. Always use a good quality tire pressure gauge to measure. Please note that a tire that is hot (from being driven) will have a higher pressure measurement than a tire that is cold.
A cold tire means the vehicle has been sitting for 3 hours and driven for less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3 hour period.
Allow the tire to cool before measuring the inflation pressure. Always be sure the tire is cold before inflating to the recommended pressure.
WARNING - TPMS
WARNING - Protecting TPMS
Tampering with, modifying, or disabling the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) components may interfere with the system's ability to warn the driver of low tire pressure conditions and/or TPMS malfunctions. Tampering with, modifying, or disabling the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) components may void the warranty for that portion of the vehicle.
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TPMS Sensor Description and Operation
Description
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General description
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WU is a sensor placed in the tire that reports pressure and temperature.
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The WU is mounted inside the wheels, fixed to the valve. The angle between ...