The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System in your vehicle is a warning light to check your tyre pressure immediately.
Each tyre has a sensor that measures the tyre pressure, The Low-Pressure light will only come on if a tyre reaches 25% below the manufacturers recommended pressure.
Most modern vehicles will display a message saying ‘low tyre pressure’ and even indicate which tyre is experiencing low pressure.
This warning light will pop-up in the gauge cluster of the vehicle’s dashboard.
Inadequate inflation shortens the life of tyres, negatively affecting the vehicle’s performance & may cause a tyre to fail? With the cold weather in full-swing, check your tyre pressure, especially in the morning (for every 10 degree drop, tyres will drop 0.45–0.90kg pressure). pic.twitter.com/F4qcioewXW
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Low tyre pressure can lead to the following:
1. The decrease in fuel efficiency
2. Unsafe driving conditions
3. Can cause your vehicle to hydroplane
4. Cause uneven wear on your tyres
5. Can lead to a tyre blow-out
Prevention :
1. Don’t wait for the light to come on
2. Ensure the tyre pressure is checked regularly
Also view the following sections:
- Road Safety and Tyre Safety
- Wheel Balance, Wheel Alignment and Safe Driving
- Tyre Maintenance and Road Safety
- Tyre Expiry
- Nitrogen in Tyres and Road Safety
- Run Flat Tyre Technology and Road Safety
- Changing the Tyre Safely next to the Road
- Tyre Safety, Fitment and Road Safety
- Tyre Selection and Safety Tips