BMW X3: How To Reset FTM Tire Pressure Monitor Light (E83 F25 G01)

BMW X3: How To Reset FTM Tire Pressure Monitor Light (E83 F25 G01) – The BMW X3 is the more compact of X model from the German car manufacturer BMW. Like the slightly more spacious BMW X5, it is a 5-door SUV: “sports utility vehicle”.

Production of the first-generation X3, E83, started in January 2004. Three petrol engines (a 2.0i with 150 hp, a 2.5i with 192 hp and a 3.0i with 231 hp) and two diesel engines (a 2.0d with 150 hp and a 3.0d with 204 hp) were available.

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BMW X3: How To Reset FTM Tire Pressure Monitor Light (E83 F25 G01)
2003-2010 Models (E83)
2011-2017 Models (F25)
2018-2021 Models (G01)

BMW X3: How To Reset FTM Tire Pressure Monitor Light (E83 F25 G01)

Each time a tire pressure has been adjusted or change the tire, you need to reset the Flat Tire Monitor (FTM). Depending on your vehicle model, here are a few ways to reset the FTM on the BMW X3:

2003-2010 Models (E83)

Time needed: 7 minutes

For 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 model years, follow the instructions below if your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Set button. Follow these steps to get started:

Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine
Make sure your vehicle is in a safe place
Adjust the cold tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
The tire placard located on the door panel
Starting the engine
Put the key into the ignition slot, depress the brake pedal, and then press the START/STOP ENGINE button
Look for the Tire Pressure Set button and then press it for 5 seconds
The “Initializing FTM…” message will appear on the display
Drive the car
The system reset is completed while the car is on the move

2011-2017 Models (F25)

In the BMW X3 (2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017), you can reset the Tire Pressure through the iDrive. Here’s how to get started:

Make sure to adjust the tire pressure recommended on the tire placard
Turn on the ignition without starting the engine
Press MENU button to enter the main menu

Go to the VEHICLE INFO by using the Drive controller
Select VEHICLE STATUS
Select RESET or CONFIRM TYRE PRESSURE
Start the engine but don’t drive your car
Start the initialization using “RESET“
Drive the car

2018-2021 Models (G01)

Just like the previous generation, you can access the tire pressure menu to reset the TPM via iDrive in the 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years. Here’s how to do it:

Make sure to adjust the tire pressure recommended on the tire placard
Turn on the ignition without starting the engine
Press the MENU button to enter the main menu
Go to the MY VEHICLE by using the iDrive controller

Select VEHICLE STATUS
Select TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
Start the engine but don’t drive your car
Select PERFORM RESET to start the initialization
Drive the car

The TPM calibration process will complete during driving. It will finish automatically.

These instructions are based on the BMW X3 owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first and second generations of BMW X3 (2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article BMW X3: How To Reset FTM Tire Pressure Monitor Light (E83 F25 G01) can solve your problem. Good Luck!

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