Does the Highlander not have tire pressure monitoring?
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The Highlander is equipped with tire pressure monitoring, which can be viewed on the instrument panel. Its function is to automatically monitor tire pressure in real-time while driving. The Highlander is a mid-size 5-door, 5-seat SUV with body dimensions of 4890mm in length, 1925mm in width, 1720mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2790mm. It is powered by a 2.0T turbocharged engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, delivering a maximum power of 162 kW and a maximum torque of 350 N·m. The drivetrain is front-engine, front-wheel drive, with a MacPherson strut independent front suspension and an E-type multi-link independent rear suspension.
I just got a new Highlander, and this car definitely has a tire pressure monitoring system. After starting the engine, the dashboard displays the pressure readings for each tire. During long-distance drives, the system automatically alerts me if the tire pressure is low. Once, on a rainy day, it even helped me detect a slow leak caused by a small nail, allowing me to address it in time and avoid a potential blowout. Car manufacturers now emphasize that tire pressure monitoring is a standard feature because it enhances safety and saves hassle—no need to manually check at gas stations all the time. Toyota does a great job in this regard. I recommend regularly calibrating the sensors since tire aging and temperature changes can affect accuracy. Overall, saying the Highlander doesn’t need it? That’s a complete misunderstanding—my experience proves its necessity.
