What to do if Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System Light comes on

Winter takes a toll on our vehicles.  Between the salt on the road and the frigid temperatures, we probably don’t give our cars enough credit for getting us from A to B. It’s no wonder, though, why some people notice more lights and warnings coming on during this time of year.

A common warning light we hear our customers experiencing is low tire pressure. Typically, this is something you can resolve on your own. However, there are occasions when you should make a service appointment at Markquart Toyota.

The light comes on and stays on.

This means one (or more) of your tires is at a low pressure level. What you can do is use a gauge to check the PSI (pounds per square inch) of all your tires. You can find your vehicle’s PSI in the owner’s manual. If any of the tires are low, you can fill it to the correct PSI at most gas stations. If you’re not comfortable doing this yourself, Markquart Toyota would be happy to help.

The light comes on then goes off.

This is common during colder months. Have you ever seen an empty plastic bottle that’s been outside in the cold? It looks deflated. This is sort of what can happen to tires in the winter. When it warms up during the day, the pressure in your tires may increase back to normal. Usually, you can just let your vehicle warm up, and the pressure will return to normal. If not, you can again check the PSI and fill your tires accordingly.

The light flashes and stays on.

When this happens, it means the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) isn’t functioning properly. If this is the case, you should make a service appointment. If the TPMS isn’t working, it won’t be able to warn you when your tire pressure is low and needs to be repaired.

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