TPMS tire pressure monitoring systems. Are you "Under Pressure"? Do not ignore this Dashboard Alert.
(NewsUSA) - Beginning with the 2008 model year are tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) now standard on all new cars in the United States, but many drivers do not know about it. Often a driver first TPMS if the symbol is introduced on their dashboard, which indicates that the air pressure is small in one or more tires - potentially dangerously low.
On average underinflated tires are responsible for nearly 700 cars crash every day. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that if all passenger vehicles with TPMS equipped, the annual number of motor vehicle crash deaths will decrease from about 120, and the annual number of injuries from car accidents will be reduced by about 8,500.
To raise awareness of TPMS and the importance of proper tire pressure, Schrader, the pioneer and leading manufacturer of tire pressure monitoring systems, TPMSMadeSimple.com has created. This comprehensive site offers the driver the important facts about TPMS, including how it improves vehicle safety and why it is now mandatory for all U.S. vehicles. In addition to safety information, the driver can also find out how much money they save on properly inflated tires and proper inflation, such as helping the environment.
If your vehicle is equipped with TPMS, the light is on, if one or more of your tires are 25 percent to reach below the recommended inflation pressure. If this happens, take care and:
* Find a safe place to check for removing your tire pressure. Keep a tire pressure gauge with your number of emergency items in your vehicle.
* When the light goes on while driving on the highway to pack speed, the steering wheel with both hands immediately if you experience a blow-out (rapid deflation) scenario. Slow, slow to a safe speed and find a safe place for pulling off to check your tire pressure.
* Once considered whether the tires all appear normal, proceed with caution to your tire pressure checked and filled to the proper tire pressure. This can be done at a service station or tire service center.
* If necessary, have the problem, tires or tires and TPMS system will be maintained during your next tire service center.
The TPMS light should go out within a few minutes drive to the repair or re-inflated tires.
