How To Reset Tire Pressure System TPMS Light on Lexus LS (2007-2021)
Last Updated on October 9, 2020 by Nick
How To Reset Tire Pressure System TPMS Light on Lexus LS (2007-2021) – The Lexus LS was the first sedan type of the Japanese car brand Lexus, Toyota’s luxury division. Lexus wanted to distinguish itself from its direct competitors by not offering options but offering every possible luxury.
The Lexus LS includes two trim levels: the hybrid version LS 600h (UVF45) and the regular petrol version LS 460 (USF40). The engine from the LS 460 is a 380 hp 4.6 liter V8 petrol engine. The LS 600h has both petrol and an electric motor, which together produce 445 hp.
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How To Reset Tire Pressure System TPMS Light on Lexus LS (2007-2021)
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) or also known as TPWS on Lexus cars is a system that provides a real tire pressure report to the driver. If the TPMS warning light appears on your 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Lexus LS, it is necessary to reset the TPMS. Depending on the vehicle model you have, here are a few ways to reset the TPMS.
LS460 / LS600H (2007-2017)
Time needed: 7 minutes
In this generation, your vehicle equipped with a TPMS reset button. Follow these steps to do it:
- Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine
Tire pressure reset process cannot be done while the vehicle is moving.
- Adjust the cold tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
The tire placard located on the door panel
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the POWER button twice without touching the brake pedal
- Look for the TPMS reset button and press the button until the tire pressure indicator Blinks slowly three times.
Each model year has a different button location
- Wait for several minutes with the engine switch in the “ON” position, to allow the system to record each tire’s pressure, then turn the engine off.
Done!
LS500 / LS500H (2018-2021)
Unlike the previous model year, on this latest model, you have to enter the system menu to reset the TPMS. Follow these steps to do it:
- Stop the vehicle and adjust the tire inflation pressure recommended on the tire placard
- Start the engine
- Go to [wp-svg-icons icon=”cog-2″ wrap=”i”] menu by using the ◄ ► navigation button
- Select the VEHICLE SETTINGS menu and then press and hold the OK button
- Select TPWS
- Select SET PRESSURE
- Press and hold the OK button until the TPMS indicator blinks 3 times
- Run and drive your car
The TPMS calibration process will complete after 30 minutes of driving between 25 mph (40 km/h).
These instructions are based on the Lexus LS owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the fourth and fifth generation of the Lexus LS (2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article How To Reset Tire Pressure System TPMS Light on Lexus LS (2007-2021) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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