How To Reset The Tyre Pressure Warning
After adjusting tyre pressures or changing a wheel, many cars need the tyre pressure monitoring system reset or recalibrated.
DifficultyEasy
TimeAbout 10 minutes
AreaTyres and wheels
What you need
- Pressure gaugeTo set correct pressures first.
- Owner’s manualShows the reset procedure for your car.
Step by step
- Set all tyre pressures correctlyCold tyres, values from the door pillar or manual.
- Find out which system you haveIndirect systems use the ABS wheel speed sensors; direct systems use sensors in each wheel.
- Start the resetUsually in the vehicle settings menu or with a button. Follow the manual.
- Drive normallyMany systems learn during the next drive.
When to go to a workshop
If the warning comes back with correct pressures, a tyre may be leaking or a sensor may be faulty. A flashing light often points to a system fault.
Questions about How To Reset The Tyre Pressure Warning
Why reset after inflating?
Indirect systems compare wheel speeds and need to learn the new reference.
Do new tyres need new sensors?
Not necessarily, but sensor batteries age; a tyre shop can test them.