Your vehicle does a lot more than you realize. In addition to making sure all of the moving parts do what they’re supposed to do, it’s also keeping tabs on important systems, including your tires. Today, our Jeep® service experts are going over exactly how it does this.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
As long you're driving a vehicle from 2008 or newer, you have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) built in. This utilizes sensors that gauge the pressure in each of your tires. If the pressure gets too low, you will get an alert.
If the system determines that the pressure in one or more tires is dangerously low, an icon will pop up on your dashboard. It will probably appear as a symbol that looks like a horseshoe with an exclamation point in the middle.
What to Know About Your TPMS
While the TPMS is nice to have, it’s important to remember that the warning light probably won’t come on until the pressure in your tires is 25 percent less than what the manufacturer recommends. This means that you could be driving on one or more tires with unsafe pressure levels even if the TPMS hasn’t given you an alert yet.
Why Regular Monitoring is Vital
You shouldn’t completely rely on your TPMS when it comes to your tires. Tire pressure is something that should be checked regularly, even if you have one of those old pressure gauges. This will always let you know what your levels are and whether or not you need to add some air.
For any maintenance related to your tires or wheels, including pressure checks, rotations, or alignments, make an appointment with our service center at Fields Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Glenview.