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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
What is a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)?
A Tire Pressure Monitoring System or TPMS, is an electronic system that monitors the air pressure inside a tire. The TPMS indicator light on the dashboard warns motorists that at least one of the tires on the vehicle needs attention because the air pressure is too low.
How do I know if my vehicle is equipped with TPMS?
Starting with the 2008 model year, all new passenger cars, SUV’s and light trucks under 10,000 pounds must have a tire pressure monitoring system so if your car is 2008 or later, it has TPMS. Only certain models had TPMS prior to 2008, so 2007 model year vehicles and older may or many not have a TPMS.
There are several ways to determine if you vehicle is equipped with TPMS. The simplest way is to check your owner’s manual and watch the dashboard indicator lights when the ignition is turned to the “on” position. There are two different low tire pressure warning lights. The standard icon is a yellow cross-section of a tire that looks like a horseshoe with an exclamation point in the middle. The yellow letters “TPMS” also indicate that vehicle is equipped with TPMS and the instrument panel may include images of the tires on a vehicle with the corresponding tire pressures for each tire.
Tire Service Life Recommendations
TIA requested technical bulletins for tire service life from tire companies and vehicle manufacturers and all bulletins that were received are posted below. Consumers with specific questions regarding tire service life should contact their tire or vehicle manufacturer directly.