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Why does the tire pressure warning light come on when the tires are not flat?

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DeJulian

07/29/25 12:18pm

Tire pressure warning light may come on even when the tires are not flat due to reasons such as excessive tire pressure, prolonged driving with low tire pressure, or prolonged periods without inflation leading to decreased pressure. The tire pressure monitoring system does not function in real-time. When an abnormality is detected in the tire, the dashboard will automatically display a warning. The display does not show specific values but indicates which tire has the issue. The working principle of the tire pressure monitoring system is: It uses pressure sensors installed inside the tires to measure the tire pressure and wireless transmitters to send the pressure information from inside the tire to a central receiver module. How to reset the tire pressure warning: There is a tire monitoring indicator button on the center console. After the system issues a low tire pressure warning, the vehicle must remain stationary for about one minute. Do not move the car or turn off and restart the ignition until you press the button to recalibrate the tire monitoring indicator. Find the tire pressure reset option in the settings on the center display. If none of the above works, you will need to visit a 4S shop to reset the tire pressure warning. What to do if the tire pressure is insufficient: If no damage is visible, simply inflate the tire to the normal pressure and reset the tire pressure system. If upon inspection you find that the tire has been punctured, drive to a tire shop immediately to have it repaired and then reinflate it. If the low tire pressure warning comes on again some time after inflating, but there is no puncture, it may be due to air leakage caused by a deformed wheel rim. It is recommended to check the rim and replace it if necessary.

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