How to Reset the Tire Pressure Light on a Toyota RAV4?
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Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a direct tire pressure monitoring system. After the tire pressure monitoring system alerts, it is necessary to check and replenish the tire pressure as soon as possible. Only after confirming that the tire pressure is normal can you continue driving. The tire pressure monitoring system will automatically reset after the vehicle has been driven for a certain distance. More details are as follows: 1. The direct tire pressure monitoring device uses pressure sensors installed in each tire to directly measure the tire pressure. It employs a wireless transmitter to send the pressure information from inside the tire to a central receiver module, which then displays the data for each tire's pressure. When the tire pressure is too low or there is a leak, the system will automatically alert. 2. The advantage of the direct tire pressure monitoring system is that each wheel is equipped with a pressure sensor and transmitter. If the pressure in any tire falls below 25% of the recommended cold tire pressure in the driver's manual, it will alert the driver. The warning signal is quite precise, and if a tire is punctured and the pressure drops rapidly, the direct tire pressure monitoring system can provide an immediate warning.
Last time my friend's RAV4 had an annoying tire pressure warning light, I taught him how to fix it step by step. First, make sure all four tires are inflated to the standard pressure (the exact value is on the label on the driver's side door frame or fuel tank cap). Then, sit in the driver's seat, turn on the car's power without starting the engine, use the left directional button to find the dashboard menu, scroll right to the vehicle settings option, and press the TPMS initialization or tire pressure reset button. Hold it for a few seconds until the light flashes three times and goes off. If it's a newer model without a physical button, go to the vehicle settings in the central control screen. Remember, this reset can only be done when the car is parked. After driving on the highway, wait a few minutes before doing it for better results.
