How to Reset the Tire Pressure Warning on a Skoda?

[CooperLee]

First, confirm whether the tires are normal. If the tire is severely underinflated, the warning light will only turn off after proper inflation. If all tires are confirmed to be in good condition, press and hold the tire pressure monitoring button until the light turns off to reset it. Then, press the tire pressure monitoring button again until the light illuminates, and restart the vehicle. Below are detailed instructions: 1. Skoda's tire pressure monitoring system remains active at all times. When the tire pressure warning light comes on, check the pressure of all four tires. If abnormal, identify the cause and reset the system. The reset button is located in front of the gear lever (marked 'set'). With the ignition on or the engine idling, press and hold the button for 3 seconds. The dashboard indicator will flash once accompanied by a 'ding' sound, indicating successful initialization. 2. The tire pressure monitoring system uses ABS sensors to measure wheel circumference for pressure detection. This means after resetting, the system requires driving at least 15-20 km to function properly. If a tire loses air rapidly (e.g., within 1 km), the system may not alert immediately—it typically takes around 20 km of driving before triggering a warning. Thus, this is an indirect rather than direct alert system, so regular manual checks are still essential.

[ElenaRose]

Here's how I dealt with the tire pressure warning when I last drove my Skoda Octavia: First, I parked the car and turned off the engine, then used the onboard tire pressure gauge to check all four tires, ensuring the pressure was within the 2.3-2.5 range indicated on the door label. Next, I started the engine but didn't drive, found the SET button on the left side of the steering wheel, and held it down for three seconds until the dashboard displayed the tire pressure reset prompt. After confirming, the tire pressure light went off. This method works for most Skoda models, and the key is to check the tire pressure when the car is cold, as temperature affects tire pressure and can cause false alarms. If you've just had a tire repaired, be sure to drive a short distance before resetting, as the system needs time to recognize the new tire pressure. During regular maintenance, I always ask the technician to check the sensor battery, as low battery can also cause false alarms.