You can reset or initialize the tire pressure warning system (TPWS) on the Toyota RAV4. Doing so registers the current tire pressure as a normal measurement for the system. Here’s how it’s done.
Contents
2019-2022 Models
- Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended cold tire pressure PSI as indicated on the chart label located on the driver’s side door panel.
- Turn the ignition on. For push-button models, press the “Engine Start/Stop” button two times without holding the brake.
- Use the ◄► buttons to navigate to the “⚙️ Gear” icon on the info display.
- Use the ▲▼ buttons to toggle to “Vehicle Settings“, then press and hold “OK / Enter” until another menu appears.
- “TPWS” should already be highlighted. Press and hold “OK / Enter” again until another menu appears.
- “Set Pressure” should already be highlighted. Press and hold “OK / Enter” again until another menu appears.
- The tire pressure warning light
will flash in the instrument panel three times, and the reset is complete.
Older Models
- Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended cold tire pressure PSI as indicated on the chart label located on the driver’s side door panel.
- With the vehicle parked, switch the ignition to “LOCK” or “OFF“. For push-button models, press the “Engine Start/Stop” button two times without holding the brake.
- Locate the tire pressure reset switch located in one of the following places depending on the model and year:
- Below the steering wheel (way up under the dash)
- On instrument panel
- On knee bolster
- Inside glove box
A typical location for the TPMS reset button on the Toyota RAV4 is inside the glove box.
- Press and hold the switch until the tire pressure light
flashes 3 times.
- Wait for about 3 minutes, then turn the ignition to “LOCK” or “OFF“. The reset will be complete.
Note: If you are experiencing problems where the tire pressure warning light is lit when it shouldn’t be, be sure to check the pressure in all 5 tires. That includes the spare!
If you performed the steps correctly, you have initialized the tire pressure system on your RAV4.
My 2007 toyota rav4 don’t have tpms reset button
Try the trip odometer button just hold it in. With ignition in the in on position wait 3 minutes and put in lock position. Worked for me in my 2011 rav4