What does it mean when the TPMS light comes on?
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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.
What do you do when your tire light comes on?
If your TPMS warning light does come on, find the closest gas or service station and check the pressure of all four tires (plus the spare, if applicable), adding air to any that fall below the range listed on a sticker inside the driver’s door.
What does it mean when your TPMS light comes on?
If you’re a new driver, this light may come as a shock. You may be wondering what triggered it and how urgent this particular situation could be. As the name suggests, your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light coming on typically means your tire pressure is low. However, sometimes it turns on due to a drastic drop or rise in temperature.
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 does the low tire pressure light mean?
When the car starts, the TPMS light will normally illuminate for a second or two. This indicator often looks like a tire viewed from the front with an exclamation point inside it. Sometimes it will simply say “TPMS”. If a tire has low pressure, the dashboard TPMS light will illuminate. It may flash or stay on.
How does the tire temperature sensor work with TPMs?
In some cases with Direct TPMS, there is a sensor for tire temperature readings. This is a particularly helpful sensor so that you know if the TPMS light is illuminated due to change of temperature. The other system is Indirect TPMS, this service works with the speed of the tires and the anti-lock brake system.
If you’re a new driver, this light may come as a shock. You may be wondering what triggered it and how urgent this particular situation could be. As the name suggests, your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light coming on typically means your tire pressure is low. However, sometimes it turns on due to a drastic drop or rise in temperature.
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.
When the car starts, the TPMS light will normally illuminate for a second or two. This indicator often looks like a tire viewed from the front with an exclamation point inside it. Sometimes it will simply say “TPMS”. If a tire has low pressure, the dashboard TPMS light will illuminate. It may flash or stay on.
In some cases with Direct TPMS, there is a sensor for tire temperature readings. This is a particularly helpful sensor so that you know if the TPMS light is illuminated due to change of temperature. The other system is Indirect TPMS, this service works with the speed of the tires and the anti-lock brake system.