The one thing that most people take pride in is their car! It is a trusted machine that many people nowadays cannot live without and because of this we are crazy about making sure that they are running properly, all the maintenance is up to date, querying every little noise from the engine, and freaking out when a light suddenly lights up on the dash.
Many cars have updated their technology to make our lives easier and cars are now running more like computers than ever before. One of these additional and helpful features in the TPMS or Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Nissan is no different – so in this article, we are going to be looking specifically at where the TPMS reset button is on a Nissan Sentra and how to reset it.
TPMS is the tire pressure monitoring system in many modern automobiles. This system uses a sensor that is mounted in the wheel and measures the pressure in each tire. When it detects a drop in tire pressure usually by around 25% below the manufacturer’s recommended level the sensor sends the information to the computer system in your car and illuminates the dashboard warning light.
Having the correct tire pressure is paramount for the safe running of your car. When driving, the tires are the only part that comes into contact with the road and therefore they are susceptible to the most wear and tear. Having the correct pressure in the tires can help with the performance of your vehicle and is more cost-effective as the tires won’t become overworn if driven with under or over-inflated tires.
No one wants to be replacing their tires every month, do they?
To find out the correct PSI for your Nissan check out the manufactures handbook or the placard on the door panel.
The Nissan Sentra is fitted with a tire pressure monitoring light. This light can be found on the dashboard of your car. and looks like a horseshoe with an exclamation mark inside. This handy feature allows owners to know when their tire pressure may be unbalanced, or low. This takes a lot of guesswork out of the situation if you are thinking that your tire pressure may be low or even too high.
The car’s internal computer will monitor all four tires and alert you when there is an issue.
The light will only be illuminated if the tire pressure falls below or is above the recommended levels for your Nissan Sentra. It is important that you check the condition of your tires for wear and tear before correcting the pressure.
Sometimes it is just not that simple and even after correcting the tire pressure or replacing the tire if it is required the TPMS light may still be on.
Finding this confusing? The light may not automatically go off when you correct the tire pressure. Probably one of the downfalls of these features.
The TPMS reset button can be found underneath the left side of the dashboard or under the steering wheel depending on the year of manufacture. To carry out a reset please follow the step-by-step instructions below.
If your Nissan Sentra was made between 2007 – 2019 and you need to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light take these easy to follow steps to help:
If you find that this works then well done. If not then the following guidelines are to be done at your own risk or with a car specialist which may incur a cost.
When the TPMS warning light comes on it means that you have low tire pressure in one or more of your tires. The pressure could be low in more than one tire so they all need to be checked. This could also be the reason that your TPMS light is still on.
The Nissan Sentra has an easy-fill tire alert system that was phased into all new models from 2013. This system allows you to have both audible and visual alerts as to when your tires have reached the correct cold fill pressure. This is how it works
The Nissan Sentra is known for its stability on the road and the ultimate control it gives the driver. It comes standard with traction control and anti-locking brakes. It has a promise to be economically friendly on fuel usage with the CVT rising to 29mpg.
For the models made in the years 2013 – 2020, you can access the car’s computer via the steering wheel. Turn the ignition without starting the engine. Press the page button and navigate to the settings, then maintenance, from here you can reset the oil, filter, and tire pressure monitoring.
It is known that tires lose air due to their porous material. This means that from time to time they will need to be topped up to enhance driving performance. Before completing any of the steps above you need to be confident that the light is continuously on as environmental factors and temperature can affect the air pressure in your tires.
Overall I hope that this article has shed some light and fixed your issue with your Nissan Sentra 2007-2019. There is nothing worse than a continuous light on the dash of your car.
Good luck and happy driving!
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