Where to Check the Tire Pressure Display in a Car?
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The tire pressure display is located on the car's dashboard. If the car does not have an original tire pressure monitoring function, it will have a tire pressure warning. When the inflation pressure of one or more tires is significantly low, the low-pressure tire position indicator light will illuminate the corresponding position indicator to show the location of the tire with significantly low pressure. When the tire pressure is too high, it reduces the contact area between the tire and the ground, increasing the pressure the tire bears and affecting its grip. Additionally, when the vehicle passes over bumps or uneven roads, the tire lacks sufficient space to absorb shocks, which not only affects driving stability and ride comfort but also increases the impact on the suspension system, leading to potential hazards. Moreover, the risk of a tire blowout increases correspondingly in high temperatures.
I make it a habit to check the tire pressure before driving every day. The location of the tire pressure display varies by car. For new cars, it's usually on the digital screen of the dashboard—for example, in my car, it's at the bottom right corner of the LCD screen behind the steering wheel. Some cars require manually switching display pages to see the tire pressure, which can be cycled through using the control buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. Older models might show it on a separate small screen near the cigarette lighter. I recommend new car owners to read the manual thoroughly, as I've seen some drivers not knowing where to check even after six months of ownership. Tire pressure monitoring is quite crucial—when the values are abnormal, they turn into a yellow warning, which means immediate action is needed. If the dashboard only shows a tire pressure warning light without specific values, you'll need to visit a repair shop to get a professional device for reading.
