Does the new Sagitar have tire pressure monitoring?
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The new Sagitar is equipped with tire pressure monitoring. Tire pressure monitoring automatically monitors the tire pressure in real-time while driving and alerts the driver to tire leaks or low pressure to ensure driving safety. Direct Tire Pressure Monitoring: The direct tire pressure monitoring system uses pressure sensors installed in each tire to directly measure the tire pressure. The pressure information is transmitted wirelessly from inside the tire to a central receiver module, which then displays the pressure data for each tire. The system automatically alerts the driver when the tire pressure is too low or if there is a leak. Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring: When the pressure in a tire decreases, the vehicle's weight causes the rolling radius of that tire to become smaller, resulting in a faster rotation speed compared to the other wheels. By comparing the differences in rotation speeds between tires, the system monitors tire pressure. Indirect tire pressure alert systems essentially rely on calculating the rolling radius of the tires to monitor pressure. Introduction to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): It combines the advantages of both systems mentioned above, equipping direct sensors in two diagonally opposite tires and incorporating a 4-wheel indirect system. Compared to a fully direct system, this hybrid system reduces costs and overcomes the limitation of indirect systems, which cannot detect simultaneous low pressure in multiple tires. However, it still cannot provide real-time pressure data for all four tires as effectively as a direct system.
The new Sagitar comes standard with tire pressure monitoring across all variants, which is a really practical feature. While driving, I noticed a tire-shaped indicator light on the instrument cluster - that's the tire pressure warning system. However, it's important to note that the base version uses an indirect system that detects abnormal tire pressure through wheel speed sensors. The instrument cluster will illuminate a yellow warning light, but won't specify which tire has the issue. Last time I got an alert, I checked and found a nail in the right rear tire - a simple tire repair fixed it. The higher-end version features a direct monitoring system that displays real-time pressure readings for all four tires with greater accuracy. Remember to regularly check your instrument cluster while driving. If the warning light comes on, inspect your tires promptly. Tire pressure tends to drop more noticeably in winter, so I manually check my tire pressure monthly as a supplementary measure.
Tire pressure monitoring is now basically a standard feature in new cars, and the new Sagitar certainly has it. I drive the 1.5T Beyond version, which can directly display the pressure values of all four tires in the center of the instrument panel, with the unit in bar. The system will beep an alarm when it detects insufficient tire pressure, and it's particularly sensitive. Once, right after a temperature drop upon starting the car, it alerted me that the right front tire pressure was too low. Even though my friend's base model doesn't display specific values, it will still light up a warning indicator when there's an abnormality. This feature is quite important for driving safety, as insufficient tire pressure increases the risk of a blowout and also raises fuel consumption. I recommend using it with an air pump. I always keep a Michelin digital display air pump in my trunk, so I can inflate the tires myself when the pressure drops below 2.0 bar.
