What is the appropriate tire pressure for a Corolla 1.2T?
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The normal tire pressure range for a Corolla 1.2T is 2.4-2.5 bar. Due to seasonal factors, the tire pressure can be appropriately increased by 0.2 bar in winter and reduced by 0.1 bar in summer. This data is based on the international GBT2978-2008 standard. The Corolla 1.2T's tire pressure monitoring system is indirect, utilizing the vehicle's ABS balance control. It only displays low pressure when there is a leak. To check the tire pressure, first prepare a tire pressure gauge, locate the original tire pressure label, press the gauge onto the tire valve to measure and read the value, and remember to replace the valve cap after measurement. Generally, a tire pressure above 2.8 bar is considered too high, while a pressure below 2.0 bar is too low. Hazards of over-inflation: Reduced tire friction and adhesion, affecting braking performance; causes steering wheel vibration and deviation, reducing driving comfort; accelerates wear on the central tread pattern, shortening tire lifespan; increases vehicle vibration, indirectly affecting the lifespan of other components; overstretches tire cords, reducing elasticity and increasing the load on the vehicle during driving. Hazards of under-inflation: Increased friction coefficient with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; makes the steering wheel heavy and prone to deviation, compromising driving safety; increases movement of tire parts, causing abnormal heat due to excessive rolling; weakens cord and rubber functions, leading to delamination or cord breakage and excessive friction with the rim, damaging the bead area and causing abnormal wear; multiplies friction between the tire and ground, sharply raising tire temperature, softening the tire, and drastically reducing strength. High-speed driving may result in a tire blowout. If the tire pressure monitoring indicator light comes on (a yellow symbol with an irregular circle, no stamp on top, four small spikes below, and an exclamation mark inside), it is generally due to one of the following three reasons: Abnormal tire pressure: Typically, it alerts when pressure is below 1.8 bar or above 3.0 bar. In this case, tire inspection and pressure adjustment are required. Tire pressure monitoring not reset: After inflating the tires, if the tire pressure is not reset promptly, the system continues to record the previous data, causing the indicator light to stay on. Simply reset the tire pressure to resolve this. Damaged tire pressure sensor: The sensor, installed inside the tire and connected to the inflation valve, monitors tire pressure. If the sensor is damaged due to impact while driving, the tire pressure warning light will illuminate. For sensor damage, replacement with a new part is the only solution.