Where to Check the Tire Pressure Monitoring in Outlander?
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The tire pressure monitoring system in Outlander vehicles is not an active detection type but rather a passive one. Normally, the vehicle does not display the actual tire pressure values for each tire. The tire pressure warning light will only illuminate when abnormal tire pressure is detected. To check specific tire pressure values, manual measurement with a tire pressure gauge is required. Tire pressure monitoring involves real-time automatic monitoring of tire pressure during vehicle operation and alerts for tire leaks or low pressure to ensure driving safety. There are three common methods of tire pressure monitoring: Direct Tire Pressure Monitoring: This system uses pressure sensors installed in each tire to directly measure tire pressure. Wireless transmitters send pressure data from inside the tire to a central receiver module, which then displays the pressure data for each tire. The system automatically alerts when tire pressure is too low or if there is a leak. Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring: When a tire's pressure decreases, the vehicle's weight causes the rolling radius of that tire to become smaller, resulting in faster rotation compared to other tires. By comparing the rotational speed differences between tires, the system monitors tire pressure. Indirect tire pressure monitoring systems rely on calculating the rolling radius of tires to monitor pressure. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Introduction: This system combines the advantages of both direct and indirect systems. Direct sensors are installed in two diagonally opposite tires, and a four-wheel indirect system is also employed. Compared to a full direct system, this hybrid system reduces costs and overcomes the limitation of indirect systems, which cannot detect simultaneous low pressure in multiple tires. However, it still cannot provide real-time pressure data for all four tires as a direct system does.
After driving for so many years, I'm quite familiar with the Outlander's tire pressure monitoring system. In newer models, you can usually see it directly on the display in the middle of the instrument cluster - just toggle the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel twice to bring it up. Older models might have a dedicated tire pressure button on the lower left side of the steering wheel; pressing it will display the readings on the instrument panel. Remember that you need to start the vehicle and drive about 100 meters for the system to update the tire pressure data - the initial reading shows the last recorded data. Keep an eye out for the yellow exclamation mark icon on the instrument panel while driving, as that's the tire pressure warning indicator. If you suddenly get a low-pressure warning, it's best to find a safe place to pull over and check your tires immediately. This could be caused by a nail puncture or slow leak - continuing to drive like this could damage your wheel rims.
I helped adjust the tire pressure display for my daughter's Outlander, which mainly has two viewing methods. For the newer models after 2020, there's a display entry on the central control screen, and you can find the vehicle status option by controlling the menu with the multifunction keys on the steering wheel. For the older models before 2018, there's a small button hidden on the side of the central control panel near the driver's knee position, with an icon resembling a tire cross-section with an exclamation mark. Regardless of the model, it's important to note that the tire pressure values don't update in real-time; you need to drive for about five minutes for the system to refresh and display accurate readings. Once in winter, the alarm went off due to a temperature drop, but it kept alarming even after inflating the tires for half an hour. Later, I found out that the system needed to drive a few hundred meters to recalibrate.
Last week, I test drove the latest Outlander, and checking the tire pressure was quite intuitive. After starting the car, I looked at the full LCD instrument panel. While the left section scrolled through data like mileage and fuel consumption, I could see the tire pressure values for all four tires by pressing the right button on the steering wheel. The salesperson also taught me a hidden feature: holding down the OK button on the steering wheel for three seconds resets the tire pressure memory. However, it's worth noting that the factory-standard cold tire pressure values are on the sticker on the door frame, so don't just rely on the suggested values on the instrument panel. A friend of mine once had the tire pressure inflated to 2.5 bar and still got an alarm. It turned out to be a misjudgment by the system when the car was hot. After letting it cool down and rechecking, everything was fine.
