Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is a feature on newer vehicles that continuously checks the pressure in the vehicle's tires and sends that information to the driver. TPMS was mandated as part of the TREAD Act in the U.S.
Direct TPM systems use pressure sensing transmitters mounted to the inside of each tire to constantly measure air pressure and temperature information and then transmit the data via Radio Frequency (RF) radio waves to a central ECU (computer) to analyze and display tire pressure status on the dashboard. These sensing transmitters may be attached to the rim, tire or tire valve.
Maintaining proper tire pressure is vital to passenger safety through better braking, vehicle stability and road handling. It also leads to longer tire life, greater fuel economy and a better ride.
Please review your owners manual for more information on your vehicles Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
WAL-MART will reset it fo about $20
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