TPMS Reset Procedure

[danyo492]

Alright, so my girlfriends 2008 Matrix XR has the tpms light on, her tires are inflated and I want to reset it but she does not have the owners manual. So if any of you guys could list the procedure for resetting the tpms it would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

[danyo492]

anyone?

[TRXR4KDS]

I thought the TPMS started with the 09's. On my 05, I reset the tire pressure light by holding the button in for about 10 seconds while in park (or stopped).

[danyo492]

well she has the light on, and i tried holding down the "SET" button but it doesn't go away. So i was wondering if there was a special procedure i might have to do

[danyo492]

still need to figure this out

[PlatinumVibe08]

Originally Posted by danyo492

still need to figure this out

danyo492,

Here's the procedure out of the 2008 Vibe Owner's Manual. It should be the same. Please post here and let us know if this works for you.

PlatinumVibe08

TPMS Reset

In order for the tire pressure monitoring system to work properly you need to reset (initialize) the tire pressure monitoring system. Any time you repair or replace a tire or wheel, or rotate the tires the tire pressure monitor
system needs to be reset.

Do not reset (initialize) the system without first correcting the cause of the low-tire condition. If the system is reset when the tire pressures are incorrect, the system will not function properly and might not alert you when a tire is low.

When initializing the system, the present tire inflation pressure is stored as standard. The tire pressure warning system determines decreased air pressure by comparing the present and the standard tire inflation pressures.
When you change the set tire inflation pressure, it is necessary to initialize the tire pressure warning system.

To reset (initialize) the system:

1. Park the vehicle at a safe place and apply the parking brake. Turn the engine off.

2. Turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF.

3. Adjust the tire pressure of all the installed tires to the specified cold tire inflation pressure level.

4. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.

5. Press and hold the tire pressure warning reset switch until the tire pressure warning light flashes slowly on/off three times.

Wait for a few minutes with the ignition in ON/RUN, and then turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF.

If the low-tire pressure warning light does not flash three times while you press and hold the reset button, the reset has failed. Repeat the reset process. If the reset cannot be performed, see your dealer/retailer for service.

If you press the tire pressure reset switch while the vehicle is moving, the reset is not performed. If you press the tire pressure reset switch accidentally and initialization is performed, adjust the tire pressure
to the specified level and initialize the system again.