2007-2009 Pontiac Torrent TPMS Low Tire Pressure Light Reset Guide

2007-2009 Pontiac Torrent TPMS Low Tire Pressure Light Reset Guide – The Torrent is a passenger car produced by Pontiac from 2005 to 2009. The model was offered with a single body type, four-door crossover SUV.

It was part of the mid-size car category and replaced the Pontiac Aztek. The Torrent was introduced at the Los Angeles Motor Show and went on sale in 2005.

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2007-2009 Pontiac Torrent TPMS Low Tire Pressure Light Reset Guide
With RKE Button
With DIC Button

2007-2009 Pontiac Torrent TPMS Low Tire Pressure Light Reset Guide

If you replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor on your Pontiac Torrent, 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.

With RKE Button

Time needed: 7 minutes

If you have 2007 2008 2009 Pontiac Torrent, you can reset the TPMS by increasing or decreasing the tire pressure without using tools. 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 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter’s LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously for five seconds
The horn will sound twice and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message will appear indicating the TPMS matching process has started
Activate the TPMS sensor
Start from the driver side front tire, remove the valve cap, and then increasing or decreasing the tire’s air pressure until a horn chirp sounds
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!

With DIC Button

Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
Press the VEHICLE INFORMATION button briefly until you see the TIRE LOCATIONS PRESS ✓ TO LEARN menu on the display

Press and hold the ✓ button until the horn sounds twice
Start from the driver side front tire, remove the valve cap, and then increasing or decreasing the tire’s air pressure until a horn chirp sounds
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 Pontiac Torrent owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first generation of the Pontiac Torrent (2007 2008 2009 model years). Hopefully, the article 2007-2009 Pontiac Torrent TPMS Low Tire Pressure Light Reset Guide can solve your problem. Good Luck!

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