Does Every Car Have a Tire Pressure Warning System?
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Not every car is equipped with a tire pressure warning system. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an active safety device that alerts the driver when there are dangerous signs in the tires, prompting them to take appropriate measures to avoid serious accidents. With a TPMS, tires can always operate within the specified pressure and temperature range, reducing tire damage and extending their service life. Solutions for tire pressure warnings: 1. Pull over safely and turn on hazard lights, slow down gradually, observe traffic safety, and park on the right side of the road, setting up a safety warning sign 150 meters behind the vehicle; 2. After ruling out a false alarm, immediately check the tires, change the tire, or call for roadside assistance.
Not all cars come equipped with tire pressure warning systems—it depends on the model year and trim level. As an experienced driver who's owned three vehicles since my first car in 2005, I can confirm older models generally lacked this feature. Later, regulations mandated tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) for newly manufactured vehicles, so most post-2021 models now include it. However, many used cars in the market still rely on mechanical gauges or visual tire checks, like my friend's 2009 Corolla which has no electronic alerts. Driving without this function is genuinely risky—I once nearly had a blowout on the highway due to low pressure. My advice: even without alerts, regularly check tire pressure using a pump.
