TIRE INFLATION-DEFLATION RESPONSE SYSTEM
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1. A method of controlling a vehicle, comprising:
- in response to a detected tire pressure deviation from a nominal tire pressure exceeding a first threshold, providing a driver alert; and
in response to the detected tire pressure deviation exceeding a second threshold, distinct from the first threshold, providing audio or visual directions to a service station.
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Abstract
A method of controlling a vehicle includes providing a driver alert in response to a detected tire pressure deviation from a nominal tire pressure exceeding a first threshold. The method additionally includes providing audio or visual directions to a service station in response to the detected tire pressure deviation from the nominal tire pressure exceeding a second threshold. The second threshold is distinct from the first threshold.
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1. A method of controlling a vehicle, comprising:
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in response to a detected tire pressure deviation from a nominal tire pressure exceeding a first threshold, providing a driver alert; and in response to the detected tire pressure deviation exceeding a second threshold, distinct from the first threshold, providing audio or visual directions to a service station. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A vehicle comprising:
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a tire; a sensor configured to monitor pressure within the tire; and a controller configured to signal a driver alert in response to a first reading from the sensor indicating a pressure deviation from a nominal tire pressure exceeding a first threshold and control an audiovisual system to provide audio or visual directions to a service location in response to a second reading indicating the pressure deviation exceeding a distinct second threshold. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of controlling a vehicle, comprising:
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in response to a magnitude of a detected reduction in tire pressure exceeding a first threshold and not exceeding a second threshold, providing a driver alert; in response to the magnitude exceeding the second threshold and not exceeding a third threshold, automatically releasing sealant material into a tire; and in response to the magnitude exceeding the third threshold, automatically providing audio or visual directions to a service station. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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