What to Do When the Car Tire Pressure Monitoring Light Comes On?
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The solution when the car tire pressure monitoring light comes on is: stay calm, do not panic, immediately reduce speed, and avoid sharp steering or sudden braking. Pull over to a safe area, get out of the car to inspect the tires. If low tire pressure is detected and you have a portable inflator, you can measure and inflate each tire. If no equipment is available, drive slowly to the nearest service station or auto repair shop for a tire check. The tire pressure monitoring system works on the principle of gravity balance—if the tire pressure is balanced, it shows normal. If a tire is punctured and loses air, disrupting the balance, the monitoring system will alert you. In this case, pull over to a safe spot and inspect the tire. If a nail or other object is found, do not remove it immediately. Drive to a tire shop or car wash for a patch. If the object is triangular or too large, replace it with the spare tire to avoid the risk of a blowout.