How To Reset Buick Encore GX TPMS Tire Pressure System Light (2020-2021)
Last Updated on October 29, 2020 by Nick
How To Reset Buick Encore GX TPMS Tire Pressure System Light (2020-2021) – The Buick Encore GX is an SUV built by General Motors’ Buick brand since 2019. The vehicle is assembled at GM Korea’s Bupyeong plant for the North American market.
The SAIC General Motors plant in Dong Yue South is responsible for the Chinese market. Engines for the North American market are built at GM’s Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico.
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How To Reset Buick Encore GX TPMS Tire Pressure System Light (2020-2021)
If you replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor on your Buick Encore GX, 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
- Go to the VEHICLE tab menu by using the SELECT button or the ◄ ► navigation button
The button is located on the turn signal lever or on the steering wheel
- Scroll down to the “TIRE PRESSURE LEARN” menu
Use the thumbwheel to scroll down or use the ▼ navigation button
- Press and hold the ✓ button or thumbwheel to enter the relearn mode
A confirmation message may appear on the display
- Press the ✓ 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
- Press and holds the ENGINE START/STOP button for 5 seconds without touching the brake pedal
- Go to the (i) INFORMATION menu tab by using the SELECT button on the turn signal lever or the ◄ ► navigation button on the steering wheel
- Scroll down to the TIRE PRESSURE menu
- Press and hold the ✓ button or thumbwheel to enter the relearn mode
- Press the ✓ 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 GX owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first generation of the Buick Encore GX (2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article How To Reset Buick Encore GX TPMS Tire Pressure System Light (2020-2021) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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