tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- TPMS uses a tire pressure sensor mounted to a metal band in the wheel’s drop well
- Sensors use radio frequency transmitters to send tire pressure information to the vehicle’s onboard computer
- The computer illuminates a warning light and sounds an audible tone when tire pressure is significantly low
- System is completely hidden from sight and uses a standard rubber valve stem
- Can be used on steel or aluminum wheels
- Replacing the tire can be easily done without removing the sensor
- TPMS provides a more accurate tire pressure reading because it measures actual tire pressure as opposed to wheel speed like the Low Tire Warning System
- Senses temperature-based pressure loss where all four wheels are affected
- Resetting the system is easy. Once cold tire pressure has been restored to its recommended level, TPMS-equipped vehicles simply need to be driven over 20 mph for at least 2 minutes to be reset.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Automotive
- Category: Automobile
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