Nissan Brings New Twist To Tire Pressure Monitors
A new federal study shows underinflated tires triple drivers risk of an accident, so it’s timely that Nissan recently introduced the “Easy Fill Tire Alert” system on its 2013 Altima.
It’s a way to help motorists maintain optimum tire pressure and it comes standard in all 2013 Nissan Altima models. Nissan Titans shouldn’t be far behind.
“I think a lot of people probably don’t think about tire pressure. I didn’t, and so this is a good system to have,” said Nissan customer Evan Galin.
When the tire-pressure warning system alerts a driver to a low tire, a display shows the pressure and the relevant tire or tires. Then the driver should drop into a nearby gas station and grab the air hose.
As the driver fills the tire, the car’s four-way flashers come on to confirm that air is going in. When the tire is full, the horn chirps to let the driver know the process is complete.
