Toyota Highlander Tire Pressure Warning Light

Toyota Highlander Tire Pressure Light Reset

This guide explains how to reset the tire pressure warning light on the Toyota Highlander, or Toyota Kluger (as it’s known in certain regions), model 2019 onwards. The tire pressure system should be reset each time you:

  • Change the inflation pressure due to for example, changing tire size
  • Rotate the vehicle’s tires
  • Registering the ID codes

If there’s a fault with the Toyota Highlander’s tire pressure warning system (TPWS), the warning light Toyota Highlander / Kluger Tire Pressure Warning Light flashes for around 1 minute, then remains on. If there’s a loss of pressure, the warning light illuminates and does not flash.

Resetting the tire warning light for versions of the Toyota Highlander with the 4.2 inch display
  1. With the vehicle securely parked, turn off the engine.
  2. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation pressure level. Details of tire pressures can be found on the label inside the driver’s door jamb.
  3. Turn the engine switch to ‘on’.
  4. Press Left buttonor Right button of the meter control switch and select Setting button.
  5. Press Up button or Down button on the meter control switch, then select Car settings button and then press and hold OK button.
  6. Press Up button or Down button on the meter control switch, select ‘TPWS’ and then  press OK button.
  7. Press Up button or Down button on the meter control switch, select ‘Set Pressure’ and then press and hold OK button.
  8.  The message ‘Setting Tire Pressure Warning System’ will be displayed on the multi-information display and the tire pressure warning light will flash 3 times.
  9. When the message disappears, initialization is complete and the tire pressure system will be reset.

When the tire pressure warning system has been reset, the current tire inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.
Resetting the tire warning light for versions of the Toyota Highlander with the 7 inch display
  1. With the vehicle securely parked, turn off the engine.
  2. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation pressure level. Details of tire pressures can be found on the label inside the driver’s door jamb.
  3. Turn the engine switch to ‘on’.
  4. Press Up button or Down button on the meter control switch and select Setting button.
  5. Press Left button or Right button of the meter control switch, then select Car settings button and then press and hold OK button.
  6. Press Up button or Down button on the meter control switch, select ‘TPWS’ and then  press OK button.
  7. Press Up button or Down button on the meter control switch, select ‘Set Pressure’ and then press and hold OK button.
  8. The message ‘Setting Tire Pressure Warning System’ will be displayed on the multi-information display and the tire pressure warning light will flash 3 times.
  9. When the message disappears, initialization is complete and the tire pressure system will be reset.

When the tire pressure warning system has been reset, the current tire inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.

Reasons Why the Toyota Highlander Tire Pressure Light Is On

A common reason why the Toyota Highlander’s tire pressure warning light remains on is due to damage to the sensor after a tire change. The Toyota Highlander uses the ‘direct’ method of electronic tire pressure monitoring, which means a battery-powered sensor is integrated into the valve of each tire to measure pressure.

If a sensor is damaged or not fitted during the tire change, the tire pressure light will initially flash for around 1 minute, then remain on. Similarly, each sensor has a battery with a lifespan of around 10 years. If the battery expires, the warning light will remain lit and the entire sensor will require replacement. Other reasons that can cause the tire pressure light to remain on include:

  • Non-genuine Toyota wheels have been fitted
  • A tire has been fitted that is not in accordance with Toyota’s recommendations
  • A tire has been fitted that is not of a specified size
  • The vehicle is fitted with tire chains
  • An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped
  • If there’s a build-up of ice or snow around the wheels or wheel housing
  • If wheel without the tire pressure sensor is used.

Toyota Highlander Warning Lights

There are many warning lights that can indicate a fault with the Toyota Highlander. For an explanation of all warning lights, see Toyota Highlander dashboard warning lights.

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