Precautions in Diagnosing Troubles
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki XL-7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- When driving under any of the following conditions, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) control module may cause the low tire pressure warning light to light up or flash even though the TPMS is operating properly.
- Tire chains are fitted to tires.
- A large amount of snow, ice or mud is attached to the wheels or wheel houses.
- Wheels mounted on the vehicle are not genuine type or tires are of other than specified size.
- Tire pressure sensor ID codes for all four tires except the spare tire are not registered in TPMS control module, or a wheel with tire having a tire pressure sensor without its ID registered in TPMS control module is used as a running wheel.
- The vehicle is driven near a facility which emits a strong radio wave.
- The vehicle is driven using a tire repaired with liquid sealants for puncture repair.
- Diagnostic information stored in TPMS control module memory can be cleared as well as checked by using SUZUKI scan tool. Before using SUZUKI scan tool, read its Operator's (Instruction) Manual carefully to have good understanding as to what functions are available and how to use it.
- Be sure to read PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SERVICE before inspection and observe what is written there.