2011-2021 Chevrolet Cruze Tire Pressure TPMS Light Reset Guide

2011-2021 Chevrolet Cruze Tire Pressure TPMS Light Reset Guide – The Chevrolet Cruze is a passenger car from the Chevrolet car brand. The first generation was sold from 2008, and the second generation from 2014.

The Cruze was presented as the successor to the Chevrolet Nubira (Europe and Asia) and Chevrolet Cobalt (the US and Canada). In South Korea, the model was launched at the end of October 2008 under the name Daewoo Lacetti Premiere. In Australia, the car was established under the name Holden Cruze in 2009 and replaced the Holden Astra.

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2011-2021 Chevrolet Cruze Tire Pressure TPMS Light Reset Guide
Base Level Display
Uplevel Display

2011-2021 Chevrolet Cruze Tire Pressure TPMS Light Reset Guide

If you replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor on your Chevy Cruze, 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

In 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Chevy Cruze, you can reset the TPMS via the menu in the information display using the control button located on the turn signal lever. However, you need the TPMS Relearn Tool to do this. 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 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 button to enter the relearn mode
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 the base-level model, you’ll need TPMS Relearn Tool to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in this 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Chevrolet Cruze model year. Here’s how to do it:

Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position or Press and holds the ENGINE START/STOP button for 5 seconds without touching the brake pedal
Press the ◄ navigation button to access the cluster applications

Select INFO
Scroll down to the TIRE PRESSURE menu
Press and hold the ✓ button to enter the relearn mode
Start from the driver side front tire, 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
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 Chevrolet Cruze owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first and second generation of the Chevrolet Cruze (2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article 2011-2021 Chevrolet Cruze Tire Pressure TPMS Light Reset Guide can solve your problem. Good Luck!

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