Pontiac 2005 Vibe - Manual (Page 289)

4. Press and hold the SET (reset) button until the
low-tire warning light comes on and flashes
on/off three times. The tire pressure warning reset
button starts the reset (initialization) process.
If the low-tire pressure warning light does not flash
when you hold the reset button the system may
be malfunctioning and needs service. See your
GM dealer for service.
The system completes the reset (initialization) process
after driving at vehicle speeds of at least 19 mph
(30 km/h) to 62 mph (100 km/h) for more than one hour.
Do not push the SET (reset) button while driving,
if you do the initialization process will not be performed.
The initialization process can take up to approximately
one hour of driving under the following conditions:
• The vehicle speed is between 31 mph (50 km/h)
and 62 mph (100 km/h).
• The roads are dry, smooth and straight.
• The number of passengers is one or two
(including the driver).
The low-tire pressure warning light may not come on
even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may come
on when the tire inflation pressure is set correctly
under the following circumstances:
• A compact spare tire, snow tires, or tire chains
are installed on your vehicle.
• The tires are over-inflated, or the tire inflation
pressure suddenly drops due to a tire bursting
or other causes.
• The vehicle is driven on a slippery road surface
such as rough or frozen roads.
• The vehicle speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h),
and the driving duration is less than five minutes.
• The tires are made by a different manufacturer
or differ in tread pattern than the original
equipment tires.
• Rapid acceleration/deceleration or multiple
consecutive sharp turns.
• Towing a trailer.
• The vehicle is loaded over the limit or not
balanced properly.
• The initialization (reset) procedure was not performed
correctly after replacing or rotating tires or wheels.
• The outside temperature is below 32°F (0°C) or
above 104°F (40°C).
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