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  • noun the pressure of the air in a vehicle tire

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Examples

  • In November, it agreed to sell its tire-pressure monitoring business to Huf Electronics GmbH in order to focus more on its core powertrain technologies.

    BorgWarner Profit Rises Melodie Warner 2012

  • A: As I understand it, the batteries for tire-pressure sensors typically wear out after four or five years, but often the sensors themselves are the culprits.

    Fixing Air-Pressure Monitors Jonathan Welsh 2011

  • Q: Six months after delivery of my 2011 Nissan Juke, a low tire-pressure indicator caused a need to fill a tire.

    Me & My Car 2011

  • S afety: Standard equipment includes front and rear ventilated disc brakes, emergency braking assistance, electronic brake-force distribution, anti-lock braking assistance, electronic stability and traction control, xenon high-intensity discharge lights, tire-pressure monitoring, and side and head air bags.

    2011 Volvo XC60 Post 2010

  • In 2002, Consumers Union recalled 15,000 glove-compartment organizers sent as incentives to subscribers because the kits contained a faulty tire-pressure gauge that could lead people to improperly inflate their vehicle tires.

    Meet the Sticklers 2010

  • As another Ford exec pointed out, even tires and auto glass contain electrical components, thanks to tire-pressure monitoring systems and windshield-mounted radio antennas.

    CES 2010: Electronics show meets car show 2010

  • For instance the category “Power Equipment” includes keyless entry, dashboard warning lights, tire-pressure monitor, and other things.

    Detailed Reliability data pinpoints problems 2010

  • For instance the category “Power Equipment” includes keyless entry, dashboard warning lights, tire-pressure monitor, and other things.

    Detailed Reliability data pinpoints problems 2010

  • For instance the category “Power Equipment” includes keyless entry, dashboard warning lights, tire-pressure monitor, and other things.

    Detailed Reliability data pinpoints problems 2010

  • Safety: Standard equipment includes front and rear ventilated disc brakes, four-wheel anti-lock brake protection, emergency braking assistance, electronic stability and traction control, OnStar emergency communications system, and tire-pressure monitoring.

    Specs on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LT crew-cab pickup 2010

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