Why is my car telling me to check tire pressure?
The purpose of the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) is to alert you when tire pressure is too low and could create unsafe driving conditions. If the light is illuminated, it means your tires could be underinflated, which can lead to undue tire wear and possible tire failure.
Can you check TYRE pressures after driving?
Michelin recommend waiting two hours after a journey before you check tyre pressures unless the journey was only a couple of miles at low speed. If you’re checking tyres on a petrol station forecourt in the middle of a journey then as a rule of thumb add 4 or 5 psi to the (cold) pressure figure quoted in the handbook.
Should tyres be cold when checking pressure?
When should I check tyre pressure? You should only check your tyre pressure when the tyres are cold. ‘Cold’ means that the car hasn’t been driven for a couple of hours. The pressure inside your tyres increases as they heat up.
How do you check tire pressure on a Toyota Yaris?
- Remove the tire valve cap.
- Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge to the tire valve.
- Read the pressure using the graduations of the gauge.
- In case the tire inflation pressure is not within the prescribed range, insert the compressed air from the valve.
Where is the tyre pressure button on a Toyota Yaris?
This video shows how to reset the tyre pressure warning system and the location of the reset button on this model of Yaris 2016 onwards the tyre pressure sticker is located inside the glove box the pressures are 33 psi front tyres and 32 psi rear tyres. Loading…
What kind of TPMS system does Toyota Yaris have?
The Toyota Yaris and Yaris iA are installed with a direct and indirect TPMS system. Direct TPMS has TPMS sensors installed in the wheel; if one or more tires indicate low tire pressure, the TPMS sensors will transfer the information to the vehicle’s ECU.
How can I tell if my Yaris is a direct or indirect system?
When servicing a Toyota Yaris, perform “CHECK TPM” before working on the vehicle. Using the VT56 or VT46 brands, the tool will be able to display if the vehicle is manufactured with a direct or indirect system. From the YEAR menu, the tool will indicate if the vehicle is an indirect system.
How often should I check the pressure on my car tyre?
Tyre inflation pressure should be checked every two weeks using an accurate pressure gauge regardless of whether the vehicle is fitted with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. Pressure should be checked only when the tyre is cold, since there is an increase in pressure when the tyre has warmed up after being run.