Toyota Avalon Tire Pressure Light in Aurora, CO

On a Toyota Avalon, the tire pressure light is a horseshoe-shaped tire outline with an exclamation point, indicating that one or more monitored tires is at least 25 percent below the pressure on the driver's door-jamb placard. A steadily illuminated light can follow a cold night because tire pressure drops about one psi for every ten degrees. It may also remain lit when the tires appear fully inflated. If the symbol flashes for about a minute at start-up and then stays on, the tire-pressure monitoring system has a fault, usually involving a sensor whose battery has run down. Underinflation causes faster wear and more heat, so tire pressure should be set at the next stop.

Stevinson Toyota East in Aurora, CO, provides tire pressure light diagnosis for Toyota Avalon models across all model years.

What the tire pressure light means on a Toyota Avalon

The warning symbol looks like a tire viewed from the front, shaped like a horseshoe, with an exclamation point inside. When it stays steadily illuminated, one or more monitored tires is at least 25 percent below the pressure printed on the placard inside the driver's door jamb. This condition can appear after a cold night, when pressure falls about one psi for every ten degrees, and it can occur even when a tire looks full. A light that flashes for about a minute after start-up and then remains on points to a fault in the monitoring system rather than simply a pressure reading. The first step is to have every tire's pressure checked and the system evaluated. Because an underinflated tire wears faster and runs hotter, pressure should be set at the next stop.

What the diagnosis covers at Stevinson Toyota East

A tire pressure light diagnosis at Stevinson Toyota East checks the pressure of every monitored tire against the driver's door-jamb placard. The visit also includes a scan of each tire-pressure sensor's signal and battery status. Tires are inspected for punctures, while valve stems are checked for leaks that could allow pressure to drop. After any sensor or tire work, the monitoring system is relearned so its readings can be evaluated correctly. This process separates a tire that needs air or a repair from a sensor that may need replacement. Drivers noticing a steady light, a light that remains on despite full-looking tires, or a flashing light followed by a steady light can schedule service at Stevinson Toyota East.

Booking at Stevinson Toyota East

The visit includes a pressure check for every monitored tire, sensor signal and battery scans, inspection for punctures and leaking valve stems, and a system relearn after tire or sensor work. To book, drivers can schedule service online with Stevinson Toyota East. The dealership is located at 444 S Havana St, Aurora, CO 80012. The service department can also be reached at 720-706-3866.