What does the flashing bar on the car mean?
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On the car dashboard, the flashing bar indicates low tire pressure. Here are the relevant details: 1. Low tire pressure: Fuel consumption will increase. Maintaining proper tire pressure can reduce fuel consumption by 3.3%. If tire pressure drops by 30%, fuel consumption increases by 5%~10% when driving at 40km/h. 2. Additional information: Solution: Check if the tire is leaking air (the bar usually lights up for slow leaks). If there is a leak, repair or replace the tire immediately. If unsure about the leak, simply inflate the tire and monitor the pressure for a day to see if it remains normal.
That little bar flashing usually indicates the tire pressure monitoring light is blinking. With over 30 years of driving experience, I've encountered many similar cases. It means there's an issue with the system itself - possibly the sensor battery is depleted or signal instability prevents proper tire pressure monitoring. This commonly occurs in older vehicles or during extreme weather conditions. Safety is particularly crucial here because if your tires are underinflated and you're unaware, it could lead to blowouts and accidents when driving at high speeds. My advice is to first pull over and manually check if the tire pressure is normal. If everything seems fine, visit a repair shop as soon as possible to diagnose the sensors. Always pay attention to tire conditions during regular maintenance - prevention is key.
