How to Check Tire Pressure in the 10th Generation Accord?
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The 10th generation Accord's tire pressure monitoring system does not use electronic pressure sensors inside the tires. Instead, it calculates differences in wheel speed to alert you about tire pressure. The central display screen does not show specific tire pressure values; it directly alerts you with a tire pressure monitoring symbol. Taking the 2021 Accord as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4893mm, width 1862mm, height 1449mm, wheelbase 2830mm, and fuel tank capacity 56 liters. The 2021 Accord is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 143kW and a maximum torque of 260Nm, paired with a CVT continuously variable transmission.
I've been driving this 10th-generation Accord for over two years now, and checking tire pressure has always been a bit of a headache. It came with an indirect TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) from the factory, so there's no numerical display on the dashboard. The only indicator is that yellow tire-shaped warning light that comes on when the pressure is abnormal. I've since learned my lesson and keep a cheap mechanical tire pressure gauge in the glove compartment, manually checking all four tires every month. The door jamb label says the standard pressure is 240 kPa - I reduce it to 230 in summer and increase to 250 in winter. Here's the key point: Whenever you adjust tire pressure (whether topping up air or seasonal adjustments), you must recalibrate through the vehicle's infotainment system. After starting the car, navigate to the settings menu to find the tire pressure calibration option. Drive for about half an hour after calibration to let the system learn the new data. Last time my warning light kept falsely triggering, it turned out I'd forgotten to recalibrate after adjusting pressures.
When I first drove the Accord, I was also puzzled about how to check the tire pressure. Later, I realized that this generation of cars was designed this way. You can't find the tire pressure value interface no matter how much you search through the central control screen—the manufacturer provided a passive warning system instead. From experience: when the tire pressure warning light comes on, there's an 80% chance there's a real issue. Once, after the alarm went off, I checked and found a screw puncturing the tire. Daily maintenance needs to be diligent. When washing the car, take the opportunity to use the shop's tire pressure gauge to check—230 for the front tires and 240 for the rear tires is the safest. Pay special attention to resetting the system after adjusting the tire pressure. Use the steering wheel buttons to enter the vehicle settings, select tire pressure calibration, and then drive 20 kilometers as prompted. Before hitting the highway, I always make it a habit to check the tires—after all, tire pressure affects fuel consumption and braking distance, so you can't afford to be careless.
