How to reset tire pressure light on jeep compass

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires all models of cars and light trucks newer than 2008 to be equipped with a tire pressure sensor system. This law was enacted due to the high accident and mortality rate of cars and trucks with overinflated or underinflated tires being involved in tire blowouts or rollover accidents.

Direct or Indirect Monitoring System

There are two types of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS): direct and indirect. Each tire pressure system monitors the tire pressure within each of the tires and alerts the driver of low tire pressure (25 percent or more below or above recommended inflation pressure); however, the two systems monitor that pressure in two different ways.

The direct TPMS is used more often in the United States. The sensors are located in the tire pressure valve, which acts as an antenna, or are wrapped around the rim of the wheel with a band clamp. These devices transmit the information to an on-board computer. However, these devices can throw off the balance of a tire and can corrode in severe weather conditions.

The indirect TPMS is used more often in Europe. The sensors are located within the ABS braking system and/or the speed sensors of each wheel. They monitor the speed of the rotations of the wheels for any change since underinflated tires are smaller and rotate faster. Though they do not affect tire balance nor corrode, they must be reset with a scanning tool whenever tires are replaced or rotated.

Resetting Tire Pressure Sensor

  • Determine the type of TPMS system. If your 2018 Jeep Compass uses a direct system, resetting the tire pressure sensors may be as simple as pushing a reset button on the dash or following a menu as indicated in your owner's manual. If your 2018 Jeep Compass uses an indirect system, the system must be reset using a magnet or scanning tool by either a dealer or one you have bought yourself. Some systems have a reset button inside the glove box that needs to be pressed and held down for three seconds with the ignition on.
  • Inflate the tires. Make sure all tires are properly inflated. Remember you are setting the sensors back to "zero" so all tires must be properly inflated otherwise the sensors will not be calibrated properly and their readings will be incorrect.
  • Check the battery. If your 2018 Jeep Compass uses a battery to power the sensor, be sure that it is not dead. It is a good idea to replace the battery every five years. Sometimes this requires replacing the entire sensor unit since the battery is built-in.
  • Recalibrate the transponders. Each wheel has its own transponder. Rotating the wheels changes the location of each responder and the TPMS must learn their new locations. This relearning procedure differs from vehicle to vehicle but may be found in the TPMS chart in your manual or online. It is a good idea to change valve stems when getting new tires if the valve stems are also the tire pressure sensors.
  • Use the magnet method. With the key on but the engine off, press both the lock and unlock buttons on the key fob. After an initial chirp, place a magnet over each of the valve stems until the horn chips for each one in this order: left front, right front, right rear and left rear. Verify that the pressure readings are displayed on the driver information center.
  • Use the scan tool method. If no sensors are being replaced, you can follow the menu prompts for TPMS Reprogramming Procedure listed in the owner's manual.

Last Updated on March 3, 2020 by Christ

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How to reset tire pressure light on jeep compass

2007-2019 Jeep Compass Tire Pressure System TPMS Light Reset

Time needed: 7 minutes.

If you receive a low-tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light while driving and you want to clear or turning off the warning light on your Jeep Compass, follow these instructions:

  1. Make sure the vehicle is at a complete stop

    The shift lever is in N (for manual transmission) or the shift lever is in P (for Automatic transmission/CVT models)

  2. Adjust the tire inflation pressure recommended on the tire placard

    The tire placard is located on the door panel.

  3. Driving for a few miles (kilometers), calibration will complete after 20 minutes of cumulative driving at least 25 km/h (16 mph), and then verify that it turns off.

    Done!

Note: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa).

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These instructions we got from the Jeep owner’s manual. The procedure above can be applied to the latest generations of  Jeep Compass (2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 model years). Hopefully, the article of 2007-2019 Jeep Compass Tire Pressure System TPMS Light Reset useful for you. Good Luck! 😀

How do you reset the tire light on a Jeep Compass?

On the Jeep Compass, the TPMS reset button is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. To reset the TPMS, press and hold the reset button for about five seconds. The TPMS light will turn off when the system is reset.

Where is the Jeep TPMS reset button?

Turn your car off if it's running. Next, turn the key to the “On” position, but don't start the vehicle. After that, hold the TPMS reset button (usually found under the steering wheel) until the tire pressure light blinks three times. Release the button.

How do you reset the low tire pressure light on a Jeep?

With the vehicle off, turn the key to the “On” position but don't start the car. Next, hold the TPMS button until the tire pressure light blinks three times. Then, release the button and wait for 20 minutes. In many cases, this will work to reset a flashing tire pressure light.