How to Change Tires on a Car with Tire Pressure Monitoring?
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The method for changing tires on a car with tire pressure monitoring is: 1. Park the car, turn off the engine, and engage the handbrake; 2. Power on the car but do not start the engine; 3. Simultaneously press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the remote control for 5 seconds until you hear two short beeps from the car; 4. Reset the tire pressure for each tire in the order of front left, front right, rear right, and rear left; 5. After setting the tire pressure for the last tire, the car will immediately emit two short beeps. The full name of the tire pressure monitoring system is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Its function is to automatically monitor the tire pressure in real-time while the car is in motion and alert the driver to any tire leaks or low pressure to ensure driving safety.
I've changed my TPMS-equipped tires several times over the years, and the key is not to damage the sensor on the valve stem. Safety procedures are essential: first pull over, engage the parking brake, turn on hazard lights, and set up a warning triangle. When changing the tire, be especially careful not to be too rough when removing the tire, and never force the valve stem area—that plastic sensor is very fragile. Before using the jack, make sure to locate the proper chassis support point, usually marked under the door frame. Tighten the lug nuts in a crisscross pattern, hand-tighten them first, then lower the jack and use a torque wrench to secure them properly. After changing the tire, remember to reset the monitoring system—some cars just require pressing a button on the console, while others need to be driven for a few minutes to relearn.
