How To Set Honda Tire Pressure

Depending on the model type and model year, Honda Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) vary. There are also differences between car brands with regard to TPMS systems. Additionally, technology changes from time to time, making older models less capable than their newer counterparts.

If you're driving and your 'Low Tire Pressure' warning light goes off, checking your tires at the nearest service center is the first thing you need to do. In order for the TPMS to operate properly again, you must recalibrate it after reinflating, changing, or rotating your tires. You must drive between 30-65 miles per hour for about 30 minutes to complete the recalibration process.

When the Honda tire pressure warning light blinks and does not turn off despite filling up the low pressure you should check your tire pressure. You will need to address the problem and reset the light if your tire light alerts you to low tire pressure.

This article provides you with a quick guide on how to set Honda tire pressure.

Setting the Tire Pressure in Newer Honda Vehicles

Touchscreen models with audio and display

• Select Settings from the home screen
• Choose your vehicle
• Calibration of TPMS should be selected
• Choose Calibrate

Touchscreen models without a display

• You can make and enter selections in the Driver Information display using the buttons present on the steering wheel.
• The vehicle settings screen can be found by scrolling down and selecting it
• Choose the calibration method for your TPMS
• Calibrate the system

Setting the Tire Pressure in Older Honda Vehicles

Models equipped with steering wheel controls

• Click the MENU button
• Choose Customize Settings
• Calibration of the TPMS
• Select the initialize option
• Choose YES
• To exit, press MENU

Models without touchscreen displays

• Select the items on the Driver Information display using the steering wheel.
• Select the SETTINGS screen from the vehicle's SETTINGS menu
• Calibration of the Tire pressure monitoring system.
• Calibrate the system.

When your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitoring System button

• Your Honda's TPMS button can be found to the left of the steering wheel if it is equipped with one.
• Once the warning light blinks twice, press and hold the button.
• Set the appropriate pressure for each tire and click the button.
• The tire pressure is set successfully.

Conclusion

Until the tire's pressure is 25 percent below recommended levels, the tire pressure warning light may not come on. It only takes 5 PSI for a tire to fail. Underinflated tires generate heat as they attempt to keep up with their duties.  The degeneration is accelerated as a result.

The steering and handling accuracy of a vehicle is affected by an underinflated tire. Fuel economy and performance of the vehicle decline as a result. Therefore, you should always pay attention to tire pressure. In your owner's manual, you will find the manufacturer's recommended air pressure. You can follow the above steps or seek professional help for setting your car's tire pressure.