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For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: There are 3 ways to reset the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system. After resetting, the TPM system requires up to 30 minutes of straight line driving in each of the 3 speed ranges to complete the calibration process, for more information, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation . If the TPM system does not reset using the Systems Monitor procedure, refer to Low Tire Pressure Indicator Does Not Reset . If the TPM system does not reset using the Driver Information Center (DIC) procedure refer to Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch Inoperative in Instrument Panel, Gages, and console. If DTC C1245 remains current, refer to Diagnostic System Check - Tire Pressure Monitoring .

Using the Systems Monitor

  1. Set all tire pressures to the recommended kPa/psi. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications in Maintenance and Lubrication, or to Tire Placard in General Information.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Press and hold the TIRE PRESS RESET button until the TIRE PRESS indicator begins to flash.
  4. Release the TIRE PRESS RESET button and the TIRE PRESS indicator will turn off.
  5. Use the scan tool in order to clear the TPM DTC.

Using the DIC, if equipped

  1. Set all tire pressures to the recommended kPa/psi. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications in Maintenance and Lubrication, or to Tire Placard in General Information.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Press the MODE button until TIRE PRESSURE is displayed.
  4. Press and hold the RESET button until TIRE PRESSURE RESET is displayed.
  5. Release the RESET button, TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL is displayed.
  6. Use the scan tool in order to clear the TPM DTC.

Using the Scan Tool

  1. Set all tire pressures to the recommended kPa/psi. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications in Maintenance and Lubrication, or to Tire Placard in General Information.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With the scan tool select Special Functions.
  5. Select Tire Pressure Reset.
  6. Press the Reset soft key.
  7. The TIRE PRESS indicator will turn off on the Systems Monitor, or TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL is displayed on the DIC, if equipped.
  8. Use the scan tool in order to clear the TPM DTC.