How to Handle a Tire Pressure Warning in a Car?
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When a tire pressure warning appears in your car, follow these steps: First, pull over safely with hazard lights on, gradually slow down, observe the surroundings for safety, and park on the right side of the road, setting up a safety warning sign 150 meters behind the vehicle; rule out false alarms, immediately inspect the tires, change the tire or call for assistance. Below are the detailed steps: 1. Pull over safely. Upon noticing the tire pressure warning, first turn on the hazard lights, gradually slow down, observe the surroundings for safety, and park on the right side of the road. If parking on a highway, try to stop within the emergency stopping lane and set up a safety warning sign 150 meters behind the vehicle. 2. Rule out false alarms. Tire pressure monitoring systems work in two ways: active tire pressure monitoring and passive tire pressure monitoring. The former operates by setting a tire pressure value and triggers an alarm when the pressure is too low or there is a leak, while the latter monitors tire pressure by detecting the rotation speed of the tires, as underinflated tires rotate faster than normal ones. In daily life, there are four main reasons that may trigger a tire pressure warning: a punctured tire or air leakage; failure to reset the tire pressure settings after replacing or repairing a tire; failure to reset the tire pressure settings after inflating the tires; the car being parked for an extended period without use. Therefore, it is recommended to conduct a self-check first. 3. Change the tire or call for assistance. After the above inspection, if the tire pressure continues to drop, exit the vehicle to inspect the faulty tire. During this time, keep the hazard lights on, wear reflective clothing, and ensure a safety warning sign is set up at a safe distance behind the vehicle. If a tire is found to be leaking or damaged, use the car's jack to replace it with the spare tire.
