TPMS Light Reset: How Do You Do It?

The tires on your new Cadillac Escalade lease are a critical safety system. In fact, the tires are one of the most important safety features of your vehicle. They connect your new Cadillac SUV lease to the road and are responsible for how well your car accelerates, handles, and stops.

If the tires on your car are worn, balding, or low on air pressure, they will not do their job correctly. That’s why your new Cadillac is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system that does exactly what it sounds like: It monitors the air pressure in your car’s tires to ensure they stay properly inflated.

If the TPMS light has illuminated on your car’s dash, you might be looking for TPMS meaning. It means that at least one of the tires on your vehicle is low on air pressure. We recommend that you pull to the nearest service station or our Cadillac service department and add air to the low tire(s). Once the air pressure returns to the set level, the tire pressure warning light should turn off. If it doesn’t turn off, you may need to bring your vehicle to our dealership for a TPMS light reset.

It’s important that we check TPMS system functions on your vehicle and perform a TPMS light reset to ensure the TPMS chip is working correctly. Contact our Cadillac service center today.

Importance of Tire Maintenance

Maintaining the correct tire pressure on your vehicle is essential to your automotive safety, but it will also save you money. Here’s how. Do you remember peddling a bicycle with low tires when you were a kid? Then you’d pump up the tires, and your bike would be so much easier to peddle? The same is true for your car.

When the tires on your car are low on air pressure, the engine in your new Cadillac CT4 lease has to work that much harder. Which means it needs to use more gas. And you lose mpg. And money.

By maintaining the correct air pressure in your car’s tires, you’ll ensure your car performs correctly while also maximizing the enjoyment you receive every day and making your dollars at the pump go further.

If you have any questions about how much air to add to your Escalade tires or how to perform a TPMS light reset, give our dealership a call. The professional auto mechanics in our Cadillac service department and tire center are here to help with your Cadillac cue reset.

Cadillac TPMS Reset Button: How To Reset TPMS Warning Light

If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light is still illuminated on your vehicle after adding air to your tires, we recommend double-checking the air pressure with a tire pressure gauge.

If the tire pressure is correct and the light is still on, drive at 50 mph or above for 10-15 minutes, then pull over and turn off the car. When you turn the car back on, the TPMS warning light should reset itself. If this doesn’t work, here are a couple of things you can try to perform a TPMS light reset yourself:

• Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual and locate the TPMS light reset switch. Once you find it, turn your key to the “On” position, but don’t start the car. Press and hold the TPMS reset button until the warning light flashes three times, then release the switch.
• Check your spare tire. It may have a tire pressure warning sensor and be low on air. Adding air to the spare can also turn off the TPMS warning light.
• Turn off the car. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery terminal. Turn the car to “On” and hold the horn button for 3-5 seconds. This will drain any power stored in the vehicle. Now reconnect the battery. Did the TPMS light go off?
• Inflate the tires, including the spare, by three PSI over the required amount. Then deflate all five tires completely. You can deflate the tires by pressing a key or ballpoint pen into the valve stem. Reinflate the tires to the recommended tire pressure.
• Call our Cadillac tire center.

Tire Discounts and Service Coupons

Our tire center is here to assist with all of your Cadillac tire needs. From flat tire repair to regular tire rotations to wheel and tire alignment, our tire shop provides expert tire maintenance. We also stock a full inventory of new tires for sale, including touring tires, all-season tires, low-profile SUV tires, performance tires, winter tires, and more.

Before you schedule a tire rotation or TPMS light reset, be sure to browse our current coupons on auto repair and discounts on tire maintenance. We’re here to help you enjoy professional Cadillac auto repair at competitive prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the TPMS reset button?

If you’re wondering how to find your tire pressure warning light reset button, we suggest checking the owner’s manual for your vehicle or calling our dealership and speaking with a representative in our service department. If you’re familiar with how to perform a TPMS light reset, the switch is generally located beneath the steering wheel.

What does the TPMS warning light mean?

The tire pressure monitoring system on your car is there to ensure the correct air pressure level in all four tires. The tire pressure warning light looks like a horseshoe with an exclamation point in the middle. If this light has illuminated on your vehicle’s dash, at least one tire is low on air. Add air to reset the light.

Is it safe to drive with the TPMS light on?

No, it is not safe to drive with a tire pressure warning light activated. Maintaining correct air pressure in your vehicle’s tires is essential to your automotive safety. If a tire is low on air, you should check the air pressure on every tire and add air as needed before continuing your journey.

Why is the TPMS light on, but my tires are fine?

If you’ve added air to the tires on your vehicle and the tire pressure warning light is still on, then you may need to perform a TPMS light reset. You can do so yourself or bring your car to our Cadillac service center. We also suggest checking the spare tire for correct air pressure because the spare can trigger a TPMS warning light on some vehicles.