The “Easy-Fill Tire Alert” system is an all-new control module currently being phased into vehicle redesigns like the all-new 2013 Nissan Altima.
First, the vehicle’s tire-pressure warning system alerts a driver to a low tire; and on some models displays the current pressure and tire or tires that require attention on the dashboard display.
When alerted, drivers should stop at the nearest gas station to fill the tire with an available air hose.
Once air begins flowing into the tire, the vehicle's four-way flashers come on to confirm the process has started.
When the tire hits the appropriate pressure level, the horn then chirps to let drivers know the tire has been properly inflated.
If the driver continues to fill the tire with air, the horn honks more aggressively to indicate over inflation. Once air is let out of the tire, the horn chirps once to indicate the correct pressure has been reached.
How come I haven't posted about this before? Because I made a note, and lost the note, and when I was cleaning in my garage, I came across the note. Somedays, Murphys Law messes with you, somedays, it lets up and you find the damn thing you lost because it stuck it's nose in your business
I remember hearing about it, but it must not have caught on with any other car makers.
ReplyDeleteI don't think it even could... once Nissan patented it, the others would have to pay to license it
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