What does it mean when the dashboard displays 'Check Tire Pressure'?
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The dashboard displaying 'Check Tire Pressure' is a reminder for the vehicle owner to inspect whether there is any abnormality in the tire pressure. The functions of the tire pressure monitoring alarm are: 1. Prevent tire blowouts; 2. Save fuel by ensuring correct tire pressure to reduce vehicle fuel consumption; 3. Reduce wear, as insufficient pressure can cause excessive wear and shorten the tire's service life. Excessive tire pressure will reduce the contact area between the tire and the ground, worsen the tire's grip, extend braking distance, affect driving safety, harden the tire, reduce ride comfort, and affect the service life of other components; Insufficient tire pressure will increase the contact area on both sides of the tire, increase fuel consumption, cause tire wear and shorten the tire's service life, and bend or break the tire sidewall.
I saw the dashboard display 'Check Tire Pressure,' which means my car is alerting me that the tire pressure might be dangerously low or there's a malfunction. Last time I was driving on the road, when that light came on, my heart skipped a beat; I quickly pulled over and found a nail stuck in one tire, with most of the air already gone. Checking it isn't hard—just use a tire pressure gauge to measure each tire. The recommended values are usually posted on the inside of the door or under the fuel cap, like around 30 PSI. If the pressure is low, just drive to a gas station to inflate them. Insufficient tire pressure can cause faster tire wear, increased fuel consumption, and reduced braking performance, making the car more prone to skidding during turns, especially in rainy conditions, which is even more dangerous. I've now developed a habit of checking the tire pressure every 1,000 kilometers to ensure safety and save money.
