The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in your Honda Hrv 2023 is a crucial safety feature, alerting you to improper tire inflation. Maintaining correct tire pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, tire longevity, and safe handling. However, the TPMS needs calibration under certain conditions to ensure its accuracy. This guide explains how the TPMS in your Honda HRV 2023 works, when calibration is necessary, and provides step-by-step instructions for the calibration process.
Understanding the TPMS in Your Honda HRV 2023
Your Honda HRV 2023 is equipped with a sophisticated TPMS that monitors tire pressure. However, it’s important to understand its limitations and how various factors can affect its readings.
The TPMS may not detect pressure changes at very low speeds. Environmental conditions also play a significant role. Changes in ambient temperature and altitude directly impact tire pressure. For instance, tires inflated in warm weather can become under-inflated as temperatures drop. Conversely, tires inflated in cold weather might become over-inflated when the weather warms up. It’s important to note that the TPMS indicator is triggered by underinflation, not overinflation.
For accurate TPMS function, ensure you are using the correct tire type and size as specified for your Honda HRV 2023. Mixing tire types or sizes can interfere with the system’s performance.
Furthermore, the TPMS indicator might react with a delay or not at all under certain driving conditions:
- Rapid acceleration, deceleration, or sharp turns.
- Driving on snowy or slippery surfaces.
- Use of tire chains.
The TPMS indicator may also illuminate under these conditions:
- When a compact spare tire is in use.
- If the vehicle is carrying a heavier or uneven load compared to the calibration condition.
- When tire chains are installed.
If you see the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) system indicator, VSA® OFF indicator, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow indicator, TPMS indicator, parking brake and brake system indicator, and safety support indicators lit in amber after reconnecting the battery and setting the power mode to ON, drive a short distance above 12 mph (20 km/h). These indicators should turn off. If any remain on, consult your Honda dealer.
When to Calibrate Your Honda HRV 2023 TPMS
Calibrating the TPMS in your Honda HRV 2023 is essential after performing tire maintenance. You must initiate TPMS calibration every time you:
- Adjust the tire pressure in one or more tires.
- Rotate the tires.
- Replace one or more tires.
Before starting the calibration, ensure that your tires are inflated to the recommended pressure specified for your Honda HRV 2023, which can be found on the tire and loading information label usually located on the driver’s side doorjamb.
TPMS Calibration Procedure for Honda HRV 2023
The TPMS calibration process differs slightly depending on the touchscreen model in your Honda HRV 2023. Follow the instructions relevant to your vehicle’s system.
Models with 7-inch Color Touchscreen
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Set the power mode to ON.
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Press the Home button (represented by the icon).
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Select Settings using the touchscreen, then press the left selector wheel to confirm.
- Vehicle settings will appear on the display.
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Roll the left selector wheel until TPMS calibration is displayed.
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Press the left selector wheel to select TPMS calibration.
- The customization setup screen will appear, offering Cancel or Calibrate options.
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Roll the left selector wheel to choose Calibrate, and then press the left selector wheel to start the calibration.
- A Calibration started screen will briefly appear, and then the display will return to the customization menu.
- If a Calibration failed to start message appears, repeat step 6.
- The calibration process will complete automatically in the background.
Models with 9-inch Color Touchscreen
- Set the power mode to ON.
- Press the Vehicle Settings button (represented by the icon).
- Select Vehicle Settings on the touchscreen.
- Select TPMS Calibration.
- Choose Calibrate.
- If a Calibration Failed To Start. message appears, repeat step 5.
- The calibration process will finish automatically.
Important Notes on TPMS Calibration:
- TPMS calibration cannot be performed if a compact spare tire is currently installed.
- The calibration process requires approximately 30 minutes of cumulative driving at speeds between 30-60 mph (48-97 km/h).
- During calibration, if the power mode is ON and the vehicle remains stationary for more than 45 seconds, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may briefly illuminate. This is normal and indicates that the calibration is still in progress.
- If tire chains are installed, they must be removed before calibrating the TPMS.
- If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator remains on even after calibrating with properly inflated, specified regular tires, have your Honda HRV 2023 inspected by a certified dealer.
- It is recommended to replace tires with the same brand, model, and size as the original tires for optimal TPMS performance. Consult your Honda dealer for recommendations.
By following these steps, you can ensure your Honda HRV 2023 TPMS is accurately calibrated, contributing to safer driving and optimal vehicle performance.
