Can You Still Drive When Pressure Loss is Detected?
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When pressure loss is detected, you should not continue driving. You must stop immediately to identify the cause, ensuring safety. When checking the vehicle's condition, remember to turn on the hazard warning lights and set up a warning sign behind the vehicle. Detected pressure loss can indicate a tire puncture or insufficient tire pressure, both of which require inspection and repair at a vehicle service center or an authorized 4S shop. The primary inspection involves checking the air pressure in all four tires. Pressure loss detection refers to abnormal tire pressure. You can first use the tire pressure alarm reset button to clear the warning and see if it reappears. If the warning persists, it indicates an underlying issue.
If the tire pressure warning light suddenly comes on while driving, I strongly advise against stubbornly continuing to drive. When tire pressure is too low, the tire sidewalls repeatedly flex, causing rubber temperatures to rise sharply, which can lead to a blowout in minutes. Once when I was on the highway and the alarm went off, the steering wheel started to feel slightly floaty. I immediately reduced speed to below 60, clearly feeling the tire contact area increase and rolling resistance intensify. Continuing to drive under these conditions could, at best, warp the rims or, at worst, cause sudden loss of control—especially dangerous in summer when road temperatures are high. Safely pull over at the nearest possible location to check for punctures like nails or other foreign objects. Use a portable inflator to temporarily restore tire pressure as an emergency measure. But remember, this is only a temporary fix—get to a repair shop as soon as possible for a thorough inspection.
