What is the reason why the Wildlander does not have tire pressure display?
4 Answers
Wildlander tire pressure monitoring not displaying may be due to excessive tire pressure. It is recommended to release some air and check again. If it still does not display, the sensor may be damaged. The main functions of tire pressure monitoring are as follows: Prevent accidents: The tire pressure monitoring system is a type of active safety equipment. It can promptly alert the driver when there are dangerous signs in the tires, reminding the driver to take appropriate measures, thereby avoiding serious accidents. Extend tire lifespan: With the tire pressure monitoring system, the tires can always be kept working within the specified pressure and temperature range, reducing tire damage and extending the service life of the tires.
I drive the base model of the Wildlander and specifically looked into this issue. Indeed, some configurations of this model don't come with a tire pressure display function. It only has a tire pressure warning system by default. When tire pressure is abnormal, a yellow warning light will illuminate on the dashboard, but you can't see which specific tire is low. Once, my tire pressure warning light came on, and it wasn't until I drove to a repair shop that I found out the right rear tire had a nail in it. Actually, many Japanese cars in the same price range are designed this way. Manufacturers might be considering costs, as installing four built-in sensors is significantly more expensive than relying solely on wheel speed monitoring. Only the higher-end versions have real-time display. For my version, if I want to add this feature, I'd have to pay for the modification myself.
Recently studied the tire pressure monitoring system on the Wildlander, quite interesting. Its base version uses indirect monitoring, detecting abnormal tire pressure through ABS sensors by measuring rotational speed differences between tires, so it can't display specific values. This design might trigger false alarms during snowy conditions or sharp turns—my neighbor encountered this issue last week. To see real-time tire pressure readings, you'd need to install direct monitoring modules with pressure sensors inside each tire. If you're handy, it can be done for a few hundred bucks, but requires tire removal for installation. Some owners who added these found the sensors drain batteries quickly—OEM parts are still the most hassle-free.
My friend just bought a Highlander Luxury edition and specifically researched the configuration differences. Found that the LE version comes standard with tire pressure warning instead of display, while the XLE and above models have the digital display function. I've driven that car, and the warning system does promptly indicate air leaks, but having to pull over and check each tire one by one is particularly troublesome. I recommend new owners negotiate with the 4S dealership to install the OEM tire pressure display at the time of purchase, as retrofitting it later can easily lead to wiring issues. Nowadays many new cars come with this as standard equipment - skimping on such basic safety features is really not considerate enough.
