What does TPWS mean on a car?
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TPWS on a car stands for Tire Pressure Warning System. When a TPWS fault code appears, it indicates that the tire pressure needs calibration. Vehicles displaying this fault code are equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, which continuously monitors the tire pressure in real-time and alerts the driver in case of underinflated, overinflated, or leaking tires to ensure driving safety. There are two types of tire pressure monitoring systems: 1. Indirect TPMS, which detects abnormal tire conditions by monitoring the rotational speed difference of the tires; 2. Direct TPMS, which uses four tire pressure sensors installed inside the tires to automatically monitor tire pressure and temperature, whether the car is stationary or in motion, and alerts the driver to high pressure, low pressure, or high temperature conditions to prevent traffic accidents caused by tire failures and ensure driving safety.