Buick 2004 Park Avenue User Manual

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The check tire pressure system detects differences in
tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in
tire pressure. The system can alert you about a
low tire — but it does not replace normal tire
maintenance. See Tires on page 5-62.

When the TIRE PRESSURE LOW message appears
on the Driver Information Center, you should stop
as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage.
If a tire is flat, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-79.
Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as
you can. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-69.

Any time you adjust a tire’s pressure or have one
or more tires repaired or replaced, you will need to reset
(calibrate) the check tire pressure system. You will
also need to reset the system whenever you rotate the
tires, buy new tires and install or remove the compact
spare tire.

Do not reset the check tire pressure system without
first correcting the cause of the problem and checking
and adjusting the pressure in all four tires. If you
reset the system when the tire pressures are incorrect,
the check tire pressure system will not work properly
and may not alert you when a tire is low or high.

To reset (calibrate) the system:

1. Turn the ignition switch to RUN.

2. Press the GAGE INFO button on the DIC until

TIRE PRESSURE appears on the display.

3. Press and hold the DIC RESET button for about

five seconds. After five seconds, the display will
show TIRE PRESSURE RESET. If TIRE
PRESSURE RESET does not appear on the
display after about five seconds, see your dealer for
service. After you release the DIC RESET button,
TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL will appear on the
display.

The system completes the calibration process during
driving. Calibration time can take 45 to 90 minutes,
depending on your driving habits. After the system has
been calibrated, the system will alert the driver that
a tire is low, up to a maximum speed of 65 mph
(105 km/h).

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