The tire pressure light and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) are closely related but serve different purposes in vehicle safety. The tire pressure light is a warning indicator on your dashboard, while the TPMS is the underlying technology that monitors and sends information about tire pressure.
The TPMS is a built-in system in modern vehicles that uses sensors to track the air pressure in each tire. There are two types of TPMS: direct and indirect. Direct systems use sensors within the tires to measure pressure, while indirect systems use data from the ABS (anti-lock braking system) to estimate tire pressure based on wheel rotation speed.
When the TPMS detects that a tire’s pressure is significantly below the recommended level, it triggers the tire pressure light on your dashboard. This light alerts the driver to take action, such as checking and inflating the tires to safe levels. The key difference is that the TPMS works behind the scenes to measure and report pressure levels, whereas the tire pressure light is a visible alert that notifies you of an issue.
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