This procedure relearns the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors after tire rotation, replacement, or pressure adjustment on the 2016-2021 Honda Civic with 1.5L turbo engine.

Warnings

Tools required

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level ground and set parking brake
2. Ensure ignition is OFF
3. Verify all four tires are inflated to the pressures specified on the driver door jamb label (typically 32-33 PSI front and rear when cold)
4. Ensure vehicle has been stationary for at least 2 hours for accurate cold tire pressure readings

Procedure

1. 1

   Verify tire pressures
   Using a tire pressure gauge, check all four tires and adjust to the exact specifications listed on the driver door jamb sticker. The indirect TPMS system requires accurate baseline pressures to function correctly.
2. 2

   Turn ignition to ON position
   Insert key and turn ignition to ON (II) position without starting the engine. For push-button start models, press the START button twice without pressing the brake pedal to reach ON mode. All dashboard lights should illuminate.
3. 3

   Access TPMS menu on instrument cluster
   On the left side of the steering wheel, use the steering wheel controls to navigate the instrument cluster menu. Press the MENU button repeatedly until you see the 'Customization Settings' screen, then scroll to find 'TPMS Calibration' or 'Tire Pressure' option.
4. 4

   Initiate TPMS calibration
   Select 'Calibrate' or 'Initialize' from the TPMS menu using the steering wheel controls. The system will display a confirmation message asking if you want to calibrate the tire pressure monitoring system. Confirm the selection by pressing the appropriate button (typically the SEL/RESET button).
5. 5

   Confirm calibration start
   The instrument cluster will display 'Calibration Started' or a similar message, and the TPMS indicator light will blink twice to confirm the relearn process has begun. The message will remain on screen for a few seconds before returning to normal display.
6. 6

   Drive vehicle to complete calibration
   Start the engine and drive the vehicle at speeds between 30-65 mph for approximately 20-30 minutes. The system needs to collect data from the wheel speed sensors during normal driving conditions. Drive on relatively straight roads with minimal stops for best results.
7. 7

   Verify calibration completion
   After the drive cycle, the TPMS warning light should turn off if calibration was successful. If the light remains on or blinks, repeat the calibration procedure. The system has now stored the baseline rotational speed for each wheel at the current tire pressures.

Reassembly

1. No disassembly required for this procedure

Verification

• Confirm the TPMS warning light (low tire pressure indicator) is OFF on the instrument cluster after completing the drive cycle
• Check that no TPMS-related warning messages appear on the multi-information display
• Test the system by slightly deflating one tire by 4-5 PSI, then driving above 30 mph for 5-10 minutes to verify the warning light activates
• Re-inflate the test tire to proper pressure and repeat the calibration procedure to clear the warning

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