Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), which were introduced in 2008 on new cars in the United States are now standard equipment. However, many drivers don’t even know about them. Drivers are often first introduced to TPMS by the indicator on their dashboard that illuminates. This indicates that one or more tires have low air pressure, potentially causing serious injury.

Underinflated tires cause nearly 700 vehicle accidents every day. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, TPMS will reduce the number of motor vehicle accidents that result in death by approximately 120 and 8,500 injuries each year.

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If your car has TPMS, it will light up when at least 25% of the recommended pressure is reached. Take care when this happens.

* Find a safe place to pull off to check your tire pressure. A tire gauge and other emergency items should be kept in your vehicle.

* If the light comes on while driving at highway speed, immediately grab hold of the steering wheel with both hands in case you are experiencing a blow-out (rapid deflation) scenario. Slowly slow down to a safe speed. Once you have checked your tire pressure, pull off in a safe area.

* Once checked, if the tires all appear normal, proceed with caution to have your tire pressure checked and filled to the proper tire pressure. This can either be done at a station or at a tire service center.

* If needed, have the problem tire or tires and the TPMS system serviced at your nearest tire service center.

The TPMS lights should be activated within minutes of the tire being repaired or reinflated.

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