How To Reset Tire Pressure Light Honda Civic (Step-by-step)

Have you inflated your tires to the recommended level and now wondering how to make that pesky tire pressure light disappear from your dash? If yes, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we’ll share with you helpful tips on how to reset your tire pressure light.

How to reset the tire pressure light Honda Civic:

Step 1. Check the pressure of all your tires and inflate them as necessary.

Step 2. Put your Honda in Park and turn off the vehicle. Turn the key in the ON position.

Step 3. Locate the TPMS button on the left of your steering column. Press and hold it twice until the TPMS light blinks twice. The TPMS recalibration will start.

Step 4. If your Civic model has no TPMS button, select vehicle settings on the screen, and press the Select/Reset button> TPMS Calibration> Calibrate.

The following article takes you through a more in-depth guide on how to clear the tire pressure light in your Honda Civic. We’ll also discuss why your light keeps coming on after a reset, why your light won’t go off after filling the tires, whether you can drive with the tire pressure light and more.

How to reset tire pressure light Honda Civic step-by-step guide:

Resetting your Honda Civic pressure light is a simple DIY task. Below, we’ll discuss the different methods you can follow to do it:

Method 1: Let the light reset on its own

The easiest method to clear the tire pressure light in your Honda Civic is to let it clear on its own. This is especially the case for newer models of Civic.

This usually involves driving your vehicle for about 10 minutes at highway speeds of between 30 and 65 mph.

However, if the light doesn’t go off on its own after driving it at the recommended speed, then you should use the other methods described below.

Method 2: How to reset the tire pressure light (newer Honda Civic models)

Using the TPMS button:

If your vehicle is equipped with the TPMS button, you can also count on it to reset your Civic tire pressure light. This button is usually located to the left of your steering wheel.

Step 1. To reset the tire pressure light, you’ll first need to turn off your car and put the gear selector in P (Park).

Step 2. Next, turn the ignition key in the ON position but don’t start the engine. The dash lights should come on.

Step 3. Now press and hold this button for approx. 10 to 15 seconds. The pressure light will blink twice to confirm the reset has started.

Step 4. Once the reset has started, release the button and wait for the re-calibration to complete.

Step 5. Afterward, you can start your engine as you normally would and the low-pressure indicator should not appear on the dash.

For Models with touchscreen display:

If your Civic doesn’t have a TPMS button but comes with a touch screen, you can reset the tire pressure light by following the steps below:

Step 1. Select Settings from the Home Screen

Step 2. Select Vehicle

Step 3. Choose TPMS calibration

Step 4. Select Calibrate

The calibration process will start shortly after Step 4. All you have to do is wait for it to complete.

Note that the procedure may slightly vary depending on your car model and year of manufacture. Consult your owner’s manual for more info.

Use the steering wheel control buttons:

If your Honda Civic doesn’t come have a touchscreen, you can use the buttons on your steering wheel to access the Driver Information Menu

Step 1. Scroll to the bottom of the screen to find the vehicle settings screen

Step 2. Select TPMS Calibration

Step 3. Select Calibrate to start the reset process.

Method 3: How to reset the tire pressure light (older Honda Civic models)

Older models may not come with the TPMS button. In this case, the best way to reset the tire pressure light as outlined below:

For models with touchscreen display:

Step 1. Press the MENU button

Step 2. Select customize settings

Step 3. Select TPMS Calibration

Step 4. Choose Initialize option

Step 5. Click Yes

Step 6. Lastly, Press MENU to exit the settings

Using the steering wheel buttons:

If your vehicle doesn’t have a touch screen, you can use the steering wheel buttons to access the Driver information menu.

Step 1. Scroll all the way down to the vehicle settings screen and then select it

Step 2. Select TPMS calibration

Step 3. Choose the Calibrate option to begin the calibration process.

Watch the video below on how to reset your Honda Civic tire pressure light:

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Additional tips to keep in mind during a tire pressure light reset:

Only start the resetting process after you have checked your tires’ PSI and filled them with air to the recommended level.

If the low tire pressure light comes on again after reset, have the issue checked by a qualified Honda technician. There could be a slow leak or puncture in one of your tires causing the issue.

Malfunctioning TPMS sensor may make the light come on after a reset or every time you start your car. In this case, you’d want to have your car checked by a qualified technician.

Why won’t your tire pressure light go off after filling the tires?

If your Honda Civic tire pressure sensor light didn’t reset after filling the tires, this is your part.

As we said earlier, the light can clear on its own if you drive for a few minutes at the speed of around 30 miles per hour.

This specific speed is recommended as your TPMS system will receive little or no interference from radio frequencies and other sensors.

As such, it will smoothly update via the car serial data bus and thus send the correct info to your TPMS sensor.

Why does my tire pressure light keep coming on after a reset?

Sometimes the tire pressure light keeps coming on even after doing a system calibration. This is the exact problem faced by this car owner on Reddit.

If you haven’t taken your car on the freeway after the system reset, then you may want to do so to see if the light goes away for good.

The light may also start flashing long after you’ve reset if there’s a problem with your TPMS sensor rather than the tires, as explained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

If you have already checked your tires and confirmed that they indeed have adequate pressure, you may consider taking your car to a mechanic.

They’ll scan your vehicle computer for underlying trouble codes to help you understand what’s happening.

Why did your tire press light come on for a few minutes and then turn off?

You may also notice your vehicle tire pressure light coming on for a few minutes and then clearing on its own.

The trigger behind this occurrence is usually extremely low temperatures.

Low temperature tends to significantly affect the tire pressure. The pressure can drop by up to 1 psi with every 10-degree drop in temperatures in cold weather.

However, after the tires heat up, this pressure will stabilize and the pressure light goes off.

This weather interference explains where there exist set standards for properly inflated tires for winter and summer seasons.

Will disconnecting a battery reset TPMS?

Disconnecting your vehicle battery may help reset the TPMS and clear any related stored diagnostic trouble codes.

You simply disconnect the battery, starting with the negative terminal and then the positive terminal. Let the battery stay for 5 minutes before you attempt to reconnect it.

However, you should keep in mind that doing so might also reset other systems in your vehicle, e.g. clock and radio settings.

It may also erase stored memory settings e.g. seat positions and preset radio stations.

There’s no guarantee that this method will work. The light may only disappear shortly and come back after covering a few miles.

Is it safe to drive with the TPMS light blinking?

We do not recommend driving your Honda Civic with the tire pressure light on. Though it’s one of the least severe of all your dashboard lights, you shouldn’t just ignore it.

The light simply means there’s an issue with your tire pressure—usually low pressure.

The dangers of driving your car with low tire pressure include:

• Reduced fuel economy (source)
• Poor vehicle handling
• Uneven tire wear and tear that leads to decreased tire lifespan
• Underinflated tires may also cause sidewall tire damage, which can lead to blowouts, increasing the risk of crashes or accidents.

Once your tire pressure light comes on, check your tires’ pressure and refill them to recommended levels.

Afterward, you can reset the tire pressure light as we discussed earlier on.

How long can you drive with the tire light on?

With the dangers we’ve discussed above of driving with underinflated tires, there’s no safe distance over which you can drive your Civic.

Even if car tire pressure flashes on when you’re in the middle of the road, we advise you to pull over when you find a safe place to do so.

If the light comes on when you’re driving, we advise you to turn your hazard lights and drive at the lowest possible speed to drive yourself out of harm’s way.

Be sure to remain on the right side of the road and go for the nearest possible safe location.

This ensures you don’t cover long distances that may increase the risk of dangers discussed above.

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Conclusion

Resetting your Honda Civic tire pressure light is straightforward and you can do it on your own with the right guidelines. We have just discussed the correct steps to follow to reset this warning light in your vehicle, whether you have an old or newer Honda Civic model. You can use the TPMS button for newer models or simply navigate the TPMS on your touchscreen.

Before attempting a manual reset, you may let your pressure light reset on its own by driving your car at the recommended speed. And if the light comes on after a reset, there could be other underlying issues in your TPMS system that may need the attention of a qualified Honda technician. Remember, driving with a low tire pressure light is dangerous and you shouldn’t ignore it.