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›› TPMS Definition - Car Buying Glossary
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TPMS
An acronym for Tire Pressure Monitoring System. This is a system that utilizes sensors in the vehicle's wheels to monitor tire pressure. When pressure becomes too low or too high a warning light is triggered in the vehicle cabin.
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