These instructions apply to the Abarth Grande Punto / Punto Evo (2007-2014).
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If the tyre-pressure warning has come on in your Abarth Grande Punto / Punto Evo (2007–2014) after you’ve adjusted the pressures or changed a wheel, you reset it simply by setting the pressures and driving. It’s a normal prompt from the car, not a fault, and it clears itself on a short drive once the tyres are right. Here’s how.
How the System Works on This Model
This generation uses a system that learns the correct pressures from a short drive rather than from a dashboard button or menu. There is no store step to press — you set the tyres to the right cold pressures, drive far enough for the system to read them, and the warning clears. That is why the light can stay on for a mile or two after you’ve inflated the tyres: the system needs the drive to confirm the new values before it settles.
First, a Few Checks
- Check pressures cold — before driving, or after the car has sat for a few hours.
- Use the figures on the driver’s door-pillar or fuel-flap label; front and rear may differ.
- Set all four tyres, and don’t forget the load-dependent figures if you’re carrying passengers or luggage.
- Park level and use a gauge you trust rather than relying on the pump readout.
When to Reset
- After checking or adjusting the tyre pressures.
- After changing one or more wheels or tyres.
Resetting the System
- Park level and set all four tyres to the correct cold pressures.
- Drive the vehicle for about 5 minutes at over 20 km/h (12 mph).
- The new pressures are stored and the warning clears.
Note: if a pressure sensor has been renewed, the system needs calibrating with a diagnostic tool — a normal reset is just the drive above.
If the Warning Stays On
- Recheck every tyre — one below spec keeps the warning on even if the others are perfect.
- Complete the learn drive — short hops around town may not be enough; a steady few minutes helps.
- Cold morning? Pressures drop as temperatures fall, so a chilly night can trip the light; top up and drive again.
- After a wheel swap, drive to let the system re-read the corners before assuming a fault.
- Space-saver fitted? A temporary spare without a sensor can keep the warning on until the proper wheel is refitted.
- After a sensor change, the system needs a tool to calibrate.
- Still showing with correct pressures? A sensor may have a flat battery — look up the code on autodtcs.com.
Once It’s Done
Once the pressures are right and you’ve driven far enough, the warning switches off and stays off for the rest of the trip. There’s no message to confirm — the light going out is the sign the system has accepted the new pressures. If it comes back later, treat it as a fresh prompt to check the tyres rather than a repeat of the same fault.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reset the tyre pressure light on an Abarth Punto?
Set all four pressures correctly when cold, then drive about 5 minutes above 20 km/h so the system reads and stores them. There is no button or menu — the drive is the reset. If the light stays on, a tyre is probably still below the target figure.
Why won’t the warning clear?
Usually a tyre still below spec, or the learn drive wasn’t long enough. Cold weather, a space-saver spare, or a recently changed wheel can also keep it on. Re-check every corner cold, top up to the door-pillar figure, and drive a little further.
Do I need a tool?
No for a normal reset; a tool is only needed if a pressure sensor is replaced.
Does adjusting one tyre need a full reset?
Set all four correctly first, then do the short drive so the baseline is right. If you inflate just one corner and drive, the others are still measured too — so it’s always worth checking every tyre before the learn drive.
Does cold weather trigger the warning?
Yes. Air contracts as it cools, so pressures fall overnight and can dip below the threshold on a cold morning. Once you drive and the tyres warm up the reading recovers, but if it keeps tripping, set them toward the upper end of the recommended range when cold.
How far should I drive to clear it?
Around five minutes at more than 20 km/h is usually enough, but a longer, steadier stretch helps if the light lingers. Very short, stop-start trips at low speed may not give the system time to read all four tyres and confirm the new pressures.
If the warning came on with other lights, decode the code on autodtcs.com.
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