Does Prius have tire pressure monitoring system?
The Toyota Prius tire pressure monitoring system or TPMS is an electronic system for monitoring the air pressure in a vehicle tire and automatically transmitting a warning to the driver in the event of an under or over inflated tire. One of our technicians takes you step by step through the process of TPMS relearn.
How do you reset the tire pressure light on a Prius?
To reset the system, first make sure the tire pressures are correct. Turn the engine on, then press and hold the reset button. You’ll find it low and to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Hold the button down until the TPMS indicator light in the instrument panel blinks slowly 3 three times.
What does the tire pressure sensor on a Toyota Prius do?
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) or also known as TPWS on Toyota cars is a system that provides a real tire pressure report to the driver. If the TPMS warning light appears on your 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Toyota Prius, it is necessary to reset the TPMS.
What to do if your Prius has low air pressure?
If the system detects low air pressure, the TPMS icon will appear in the instrument display and stay on. If the indicator comes on, check all four mounted tires and refill or replace the low tire or tires. After rotating tires, changing tire inflation pressures, loading heavy cargo or changing tire sizes, you may need to reinitialize the system.
Why are Toyota Prius tires set at 42 / 40?
The OE tires have soft sidewalls and tend to scrub the tread edges on turns at that pressure. They also tend to track unstably at highway speeds (they are not very good tires). The higher pressure of 42/40 reduces both of these problems as well as slightly improving MPG.
How to reset tire pressure sensor TPMS light?
How To Reset Tire Pressure Sensor TPMS Light on Toyota Prius (2006-2021) – Toyota Prius is a hybrid car with both a combustion engine and an electric motor. A petrol engine is economical at a continuous speed and consumes more fuel at a varying pace.