What is the normal tire pressure for the Elantra?
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The normal tire pressure range for the Hyundai Elantra is 2.4-2.5 bar. Due to seasonal factors, the tire pressure can be increased by 0.2 bar in winter and decreased by 0.1 bar in summer. This data is based on the international GBT2978-2008 standard. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) data for the Elantra will be displayed on the central screen of the instrument panel. The driving tire pressure monitoring will only be displayed a few minutes after driving. When the vehicle is stationary, selecting the tire pressure monitoring interface via the steering wheel button will display "Drive to Display." When one or more tires of the vehicle are significantly underinflated, the low-pressure tire position indicator will light up the corresponding position indicator to show which tire is underinflated. Generally, a tire pressure above 2.8 bar is considered too high, and a tire pressure below 2.0 bar is considered too low. Hazards of overinflated tires: Reduced friction and adhesion of the tires, affecting braking performance; causing steering wheel vibration and deviation, reducing driving comfort; accelerating wear on the central tread of the tire, shortening tire lifespan; increasing vehicle vibration, indirectly affecting the lifespan of other components; causing excessive stretching of the tire cords, reducing tire elasticity, and increasing the load on the vehicle during driving. Hazards of underinflated tires: Increased friction coefficient with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; causing heavy steering and deviation, which are unfavorable for driving safety; increasing movement of tire components, leading to abnormal heat generation due to excessive rolling; reducing the functionality of cords and rubber, causing delamination or cord breakage and excessive friction with the wheel rim, leading to damage and abnormal wear at the tire bead; significantly increasing friction between the tire and the ground, causing a sharp rise in tire temperature, softening the tire, and drastically reducing its strength. High-speed driving under such conditions may lead to a tire blowout. If the tire pressure monitoring indicator light comes on (a yellow symbol with an irregular circle, no seal on top, four small spikes at the bottom, and an exclamation mark inside), there are generally three possible reasons: Abnormal tire pressure. The system typically alerts when the 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 in time, the TPMS will still record the previous data, causing the indicator light to remain on. Simply reset the tire pressure to resolve this issue. Damaged tire pressure sensor. The sensor, which monitors tire pressure, is installed inside the tire and connected to the tire inflation valve. If the sensor is damaged due to impact while driving, the tire pressure warning light will illuminate. For sensor damage, the only solution is to replace it with a new component.