How to Cancel the Tire Pressure Warning Light?
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The method to cancel the tire pressure warning light is as follows: 1. Locate and press the instrument information switch button on the multifunction steering wheel; 2. The tire pressure information of the vehicle will appear on the instrument panel. If the tire pressure is abnormal, the tire pressure warning will also appear here. Then, press the RES plus button on the multifunction steering wheel; 3. Switch to the tire pressure monitoring setup interface and press the reset button to reset the tire pressure monitoring. The standard tire pressure is approximately 2.2bar to 2.6bar. Excessive tire pressure can increase tire wear and may lead to a blowout, while insufficient pressure can increase fuel consumption and cause a bumpy ride. Generally, tire pressure can be slightly lower in summer and slightly higher in winter.
Don't rush to reset the tire pressure warning light - checking the tires should be your first priority. That time when I was driving my old Lavida on the highway, the yellow TPMS light suddenly came on, which scared me into pulling over at the nearest service area. Turned out there was a large nail puncturing the left rear tire causing air leakage - only after replacing it with the spare tire was the problem solved. Later I learned that many vehicles' warning lights will automatically turn off after driving 2-3 km with properly adjusted tire pressure. For German cars, you usually find the 'Tire Settings' option in the central console's trip computer for manual reset. Japanese models typically have a SET button below the steering wheel that just needs long-pressing. However, if you've installed winter tires without matching sensors, or when the battery is running low, false alarms may occur - in such cases you'll need to visit the dealership for a computer reset to completely clear the warning.
A few days ago, the tire pressure warning light on my sister's newly purchased Sylphy kept staying on, and as a new driver, she was really worried. Actually, in nine out of ten cases, it's just low tire pressure. After checking all four tires with a mechanical tire pressure gauge and finding them at 2.5, the issue was resolved. Nowadays, new car models come with an automatic learning function. As long as the tire pressure returns to normal, driving at about 40 km/h for around ten minutes will make the small exclamation mark on the dashboard disappear on its own. If it's still on, just flip through the manual in the glove compartment to find the page about tire pressure reset and follow the instructions. A seasoned driver reminds you: never try to cover the light on the dashboard with transparent tape. I once met a guy who did just that, and he only realized the tire was completely flat after driving until the wheel rim got deformed.
