These instructions apply to the Hyundai i30 Mk2 (GD) 2012-2017. For other models, please choose your vehicle here.
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When the tyre-pressure warning light shows on your Hyundai i30 Mk2 (GD, 2012–2017), it usually just means the system needs to relearn your current pressures after a check, top-up or wheel change. The i30 relearns itself as you drive — there is no reset button. This guide explains how to clear the light the right way.
How the i30 System Works
The Mk2 i30 uses an auto-learning tyre-pressure monitoring system. There is no manual reset button or menu — once the pressures are correct, the system relearns the baseline automatically over a short drive. So the light clears on its own, provided the tyres really are at the right pressure and you drive far enough for it to settle.
When the Light Comes On
- After a tyre-pressure check or adjustment.
- After changing one or more wheels or tyres.
- After rotating the wheels.
- In cold weather, when pressures fall naturally.
Set Your Pressures First
The system learns from whatever is in the tyres, so they must be correct before you drive. Set all four (cold) to the figures on the placard in the driver’s door aperture, using the laden column if you are carrying a full load. Never try to clear the light while a tyre is still low — fix the pressure first.
How to Reset the i30 TPMS
- Check and adjust all four tyre pressures (cold) to the placard figures.
- Switch on and drive the car for about 20 minutes.
- Keep the vehicle speed above roughly 25 km/h (15 mph) for part of that drive so the system can compare the wheels and relearn.
- The warning light should go out once the system confirms all four pressures are correct.
There is nothing to press inside the car — correcting the pressures and driving is the whole procedure. The i30 typically needs a little longer than some cars (around 20 minutes) to complete the relearn.
Light Won’t Go Out? Work Through This
- A tyre is genuinely low: the system is doing its job — find and fix the leak, re-inflate, then drive again.
- You didn’t drive long enough: the i30 relearn needs about 20 minutes including time above 25 km/h.
- Uneven front-to-rear pressures: set them to the placard figures so the wheels read evenly.
- Flashing (not steady) light: a flashing TPMS light points to a sensor or system fault rather than a low tyre on cars with direct sensors. The car may store a code you can look up on autodtcs.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a TPMS reset button in the i30 Mk2?
No — the system relearns automatically as you drive. Correct the pressures and drive for about 20 minutes and the light clears itself.
How far do I need to drive?
Around 20 minutes of normal driving including some time above 25 km/h (15 mph) lets the system relearn.
Why does the light return after a few days?
Either a tyre is slowly losing air or it was a little low when you reset. Re-check all four cold pressures against the placard.
Can cold weather trigger it?
Yes — pressure drops about 1 psi per 5 °C, so a cold snap can set off the warning. Re-inflate to the placard figure and drive to clear it.
After tyre or seasonal-wheel work it is worth confirming the service reminder is clear — see our Hyundai i30 Mk2 service indicator reset guide.
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