How To Reset BMW 5 Series TPMS Tire Pressure System Light (F10 G30)
Last Updated on January 27, 2021 by Nick
How To Reset BMW 5 Series TPMS Tire Pressure System Light (F10 G30) – The BMW 5 Series is a luxury sedan made by the German manufacturer BMW. The BMW F10 is the sixth generation of 5 Series.
This generation replacement for the E60 went into production in mid-2010, starting with the sedan version. At the end of 2010, the station wagon or Touring with code name F11 also went into production. The M5 was released in the autumn of 2011.
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How To Reset BMW 5 Series TPMS Tire Pressure System Light (F10 G30)
Each time a tire pressure has been adjusted or change the tire, you need to reset the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM). Depending on your vehicle model, here are a few ways to reset the TPM on 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 BMW 5 Series:
2010-2016 Model (F10 F11 F07 F18)
Time needed: 7 minutes
In the BMW 5 Series F10 (535i 528i 550i 535d 520d 525xi), you can reset the Tire Pressure through the iDrive. Here’s how to get started:
- Stop the vehicle
Turn off the engine and shift to neutral position or P position
- Adjust the cold tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
The tire placard located on the door panel
- Press MENU button to enter the main menu
The button located on the center console
- Go to the VEHICLE INFO
Use the dial navigation button to scroll the menu
- Select VEHICLE STATUS
Some menus will appear on the screen
- Select Tire RESET
A confirmation message will appear
- Starting the engine
Put the key into the ignition slot, depress the brake pedal, and then press the START/STOP ENGINE button
- Select PERFORM RESET to execute the tire pressure reset
You can choose cancel to cancel it
- Drive the car
The system reset is completed while the car is on the move
2017-2021 Model (G30 G31 G38)
Just like the previous generation, you can access the tire pressure menu to reset the TPM via iDrive on the 520i 530i 530e 540i 545e M550i 518d 525d version. Here’s how to do it:
With iDrive 1
- 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
With iDrive 2
Follow the steps below if your vehicle is the latest model:
- Make sure to adjust the tire pressure recommended on the tire placard
- Turn on the ignition without starting the engine
- Press the HOME button to enter the main menu
- Go to the CAR by using the iDrive controller
- Select VEHICLE STATUS
- Select FLAT TIRE 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 5 Series owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the sixth and seventh generations of BMW 5 Series (2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article How To Reset BMW 5 Series TPMS Tire Pressure System Light (F10 G30) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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