Many drivers are unaware that the reset tire pressure light frequently needs to be manually reset after having your tires refilled. Fortunately, you only need to follow these three easy actions to reset the tire pressure light on your Toyota RAV4:
- Start your car’s engine.
- When the light starts to blink, hold down the reset tire pressure button.
- Check that the tire pressure light has been reset by starting your vehicle.
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Where is the button to reset the tire pressure on a Toyota Rav4?
When the tire pressure light blinks three times, release pressure on the TPMS reset button. Start the car and let it run for 20 minutes to let the sensor reset. Under the steering wheel is typically where you’ll find the reset button for the tire pressure monitor.
On a 2017 Rav4, how do you reset the tire pressure light?
Turn the key to the “on” position with the car off, but don’t let it run. When the Toyota tire pressure sensor blinks three times, hold down the TPMS reset button until it stops blinking. Start the car, then let it run for 20 minutes to let the sensor reset. Under the steering wheel is typically where you’ll find the TPMS reset button.
How can I turn off the tire pressure warning light?
How to Clear the Tire Pressure Indicator
- Don’t start the car; just turn the key to “on.”
- While the car is off, disconnect the positive battery cable.
- All tires, including the spare, should be 3 PSI overinflated before being entirely deflated.
- Bring your car to our service department for qualified help.
Why, Toyota, does my tire pressure light remain on even after filling the tires?
Try the following if your TPMS light is still on after you have inflated your tires to the recommended pressure: 10 minutes at a speed of 50 mph would be plenty. When you start the car again, the TPMS light ought to be off because this ought to reset the tire sensors.
Why are my tires full but my tire light is on?
It’s likely that one or more of your tires have low air pressure if you see the tire pressure indicator turn on. However, even if your tires are in good condition, there are a number of things that could cause the sensors to go off, so you shouldn’t rely only on the data from the tire pressure monitoring system of your car.
We’ve talked about some additional aspects of automobile maintenance in this piece. Read these articles if you have some time:
My tires are in good condition, so why is my low tire pressure sign on?
Typically, a tire with an air pressure that is 10% to 15% low will turn on the warning light. The air pressure inside the tires also tends to drop in cold or icy conditions. Short trips in the car will warm up the tires and raise the pressure in them.
On a 2012 Toyota Rav4, how do you reset the low tire pressure light?
Toyota Rav4 (20062012) TPMS Reset Instructions
- Set all tires’ air pressure to the value listed on the tire placard.
- Set the ignition to the ON position.
- When the TPMS indicator flashed three times, hold down the tire pressure reset button (found on the instrument panel, the knee support, or within the glove box).
Is my car safe to drive with the TPMS light on?
There are several possible meanings when you see that silly little light with the exclamation point glaring back at you. It’s frequently anything as harmless as temperature changes that result in a change in the tire’s air pressure. In more severe situations, a puncture or other damage has caused the tire to lose pressure. The sensor can also be activated and result in the light coming on if your tires are overinflated.
Is It Safe To Drive With TPMS Light On?
To avoid seeming like Debbie Downer, we’ll simply say no. Driving around with your TPMS light on is not safe. You can’t tell how quickly your tire is losing air or how long it has been over- or underinflated without doing a tire examination. The best course of action is to check the current inflation level of each tire with a tire pressure gauge.
When the tire inspection light appears while you are driving, slow down and get to the closest gas station or service facility.