What happens if the TPMS light comes on while driving?
TPMS light turns on while driving: If the TPMS Light comes on while you are driving, at least one of your tires has incorrect air pressure. Find the nearest gas station and check the pressure of the tires. Driving too long on underinflated tires can cause the tires undue wear, reduce gas mileage, and present safety hazards.
How does a low tire pressure light work?
The TPMS (or Tire Pressure Monitoring System) uses sensors on the vehicle to determine when a tire has low pressure and alerts the driver with a warning light so the tires can be checked out.
Why is my TPMS light on Pep Boys?
Your dashboard will display either the official TPMS symbol or a graphic indicating which tire is in need of air. It can be tough to tell if the air in a tire is too low or too high just by looking at it. When you see this light, bring your vehicle into Pep Boys for a tire pressure check.
What should I do if I get a TPMS warning?
If you get the TPMS warning, simply check your driver’s side doorjamb or glove box of your vehicle for the recommended tire pressure, and fill the tire to spec. Your car will handle better, you’ll save gas and, ultimately, you’ll be safer on the road.
TPMS light turns on while driving: If the TPMS Light comes on while you are driving, at least one of your tires has incorrect air pressure. Find the nearest gas station and check the pressure of the tires. Driving too long on underinflated tires can cause the tires undue wear, reduce gas mileage, and present safety hazards.
When does tire pressure sensor light come on and off?
The TPMS light only came on a couple of times, in the past month. (not flashing), but turned off later in the day. The tire pressure light is what continues to come on and then go off. It comes on for a few days, then off for a few days…and continues that cycle.
Your dashboard will display either the official TPMS symbol or a graphic indicating which tire is in need of air. It can be tough to tell if the air in a tire is too low or too high just by looking at it. When you see this light, bring your vehicle into Pep Boys for a tire pressure check.
If you get the TPMS warning, simply check your driver’s side doorjamb or glove box of your vehicle for the recommended tire pressure, and fill the tire to spec. Your car will handle better, you’ll save gas and, ultimately, you’ll be safer on the road.