What does 'Please check TPMS' mean?
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Please check TPMS means to check the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When a car displays a TPMS alert, it indicates the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is signaling that there's no signal from one of the tires. The reasons for the TPMS warning light to illuminate are: 1. A punctured tire; 2. Excessive tire pressure; 3. Prolonged driving with low tire pressure; 4. Decreased tire pressure due to prolonged lack of inflation. The working principle of the TPMS is: it automatically monitors the tire pressure in real-time while the car is in motion and alerts the driver to tire leaks or low pressure to ensure driving safety. When the pressure in a tire decreases, the rolling radius of that wheel becomes smaller, causing it to rotate faster than the other wheels. By comparing the rotational speed differences between tires, the system monitors the tire pressure.