Can You Still Drive with the Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning On?
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You should not drive when the vehicle's tire pressure warning is on. The reasons for the warning are: 1. The tire has been punctured; 2. The tire pressure is too high; 3. Driving with low tire pressure for too long; 4. Malfunction of the tire pressure sensor; 5. The tire pressure has dropped due to prolonged lack of inflation. The methods to address the tire pressure warning are: 1. Immediately reduce speed and avoid rapid steering and sudden braking; 2. Turn off the engine, wait for 2 minutes, then restart the vehicle. After the vehicle stabilizes, check the tire pressure value displayed on the dashboard; 3. While inflating or deflating the tire, observe the tire pressure warning light on the dashboard. Stop inflating when the light turns off, and release excess air if overinflated; 4. If the tire pressure light still does not turn off after adjustment, manually reset the tire pressure by pressing the set button on the vehicle's central control dashboard.
I've always been concerned about car issues, especially the tire pressure monitoring alarm. I've encountered it more than once, and every time the alarm goes off, my heart skips a beat. It's no trivial matter—tire pressure that's too low or too high can easily lead to sudden blowouts or loss of control while driving, which is especially dangerous on highways. I remember one time when I stubbornly drove dozens of kilometers after the alarm went off, and the tires were nearly ruined, costing me hundreds in repairs. So, my advice is: when the alarm lights up, pull over to a safe spot immediately and check the pressure of all four tires with a simple pressure gauge. If the pressure isn’t too far off, you can drive slowly to a repair shop, but don’t exceed 50 km/h. If the difference is significant, don’t take the risk—call for roadside assistance or change to the spare tire. Safety first—don’t cut corners to save time and invite bigger trouble.
