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TMPS: Tire Pressure Monitoring System Properly maintained tires ensure vehicle safety, performance and economy and in the US the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has estimated that every year over 500 fatalities in road accidents are caused by tire defects or failures. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) was designed to improve driving safety and can dramatically reduce tire defects and failures caused by unknown under or over inflation. The US Federal government has even ruled to mandate the use of a TPMS system. TPMS systems are implemented using Radio Frequency technology with an electronic central unit that is fitted inside the vehicle which provides the processing power to interpret pressure data coming from the sensors and delivers alerts and warnings to the drivers. How your system works Inside each tire, a sensor has been placed that will transmit a warning to your dashboard warning system when the tire pressure changes by more than 25% of the recommended inflation reading established by your vehicle's manufacturer. If you receive a transmitter warning, you should identify the specific tire(s) with trouble and have it repaired or replaced. Once the tire is repaired or replaced the system must be reset (recalibrated) manually or through automation depending on the warning system installed in your vehicle. Examples of TPMS warning systems in today's vehicles Things you should know about your TPMS unit Each sensor has an internal battery designed for up to 10 years of service. TPMS sensor requires replacement when the battery life expires.

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