Does the New Wuling Hongguang S Have Tire Pressure Monitoring?
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The New Wuling Hongguang S is equipped with tire pressure monitoring. The tire pressure monitoring in the New Wuling Hongguang S can be viewed by pressing the tire pressure monitoring button located in the central control panel area. There are three commonly used methods for tire pressure monitoring: Direct Tire Pressure Monitoring: Direct tire pressure monitoring devices use pressure sensors installed in each tire to directly measure the tire's air pressure. The pressure information is transmitted from inside the tire to a central receiver module via a wireless transmitter, which then displays the pressure data for each tire. The system automatically alerts 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 the tires, the system monitors the tire pressure. Indirect tire pressure monitoring 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. Direct sensors are installed in two diagonally opposite tires, and a four-wheel indirect system is also equipped. Compared to using only direct systems, this hybrid system can reduce costs and overcome the limitation of indirect systems, which cannot detect when multiple tires simultaneously have low pressure. However, it still cannot provide real-time pressure data for all four tires as effectively as direct systems.
I've seen quite a few Wuling Hongguang S models. In versions after 2022, the high-end trim usually comes with a tire pressure monitoring system as a basic safety feature, but the base model might not have it and requires aftermarket installation. This feature is quite useful as it displays real-time tire pressure, helping to avoid blowouts, especially when carrying loads or driving on highways. If you're going on a long trip with abnormal tire pressure, fuel consumption can spike by several liters, and tire wear accelerates significantly. I suggest owners carefully check the configuration list when purchasing, ask the 4S store staff, or look for sensor ports on the door side. If it's not included, spending a few hundred yuan to install an aftermarket system can solve the problem. Don't underestimate this feature—safety always comes first.
