2013-2020 Buick Encore TPMS Tire Pressure System Light Reset Guide
Last Updated on October 29, 2020 by Nick
2013-2020 Buick Encore TPMS Tire Pressure System Light Reset Guide – The Buick Encore is a sport utility vehicle available under this name in North America and China markets. The first-generation Encore is sold as the Opel Mokka in Europe and as the Vauxhall Mokka in the UK.
For the first time at the North American International Auto Show 2012 in Detroit, the vehicle was presented to the public and has been on sale since January 2013. A turbocharged 1.4-liter gasoline engine powers the Buick Encore.
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2013-2020 Buick Encore TPMS Tire Pressure System Light Reset Guide
If you replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor on your 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Buick Encore, the system will detect a malfunction and the low tire pressure warning light will blink. When that happens, the TPMS sensor reset process must be done. Depending on the vehicle model you have, here are a few ways to reset the TPMS.
Base Level Display
Time needed: 7 minutes
You’ll need TPMS Relearn Tool to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in this model. Follow these instructions to get started:
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the Engine Start/Stop button without touching the brake pedal
- Press the MENU button repeatedly until you see the VEHICLE INFORMATION MENU on the display
The button is located on the turn signal lever
- Scroll down to the “TIRE PRESSURE” menu
Use the thumbwheel to scroll down
- Press and hold the SET/CLR button to enter the relearn mode
A confirmation message may appear on the display
- Press the SET/CLR button if a confirmation message appears on the screen
The horn will sound twice and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message will appear on the screen
- Start from the driver side front tire, use the TPMS Relearn tool to activate the tpms sensor
Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor
- Repeat the process for the passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and the driver side rear tire
A horn chirp will confirm that the sensor has been reset
- Turn off the ignition after you reset the last tire
The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message will disappear
- Adjust the tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
Done!
Uplevel Display
Just like another model, you’ll need TPMS Relearn Tool to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in this model. Here’s how to do it:
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
- Press the MENU button to access the cluster applications
- Select INFO
- Scroll down to the TIRE PRESSURE menu
- Press and hold the SET/CLR button until the horn sounds twice to enter the relearn mode
- Press the SET/CLR button again if a confirmation message appears on the screen
- Start from the driver side front tire, place the TPMS Relearn Tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor
- A horn chirp will confirm that the sensor has been reset
- Repeat the process for the passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and the driver side rear tire
- Turn off the ignition after you reset the last tire
- Adjust the tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
These instructions are based on the Buick Encore owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first and second generation of the Buick Encore (2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article 2013-2020 Buick Encore TPMS Tire Pressure System Light Reset Guide can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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