Tyre Pressure question

[KNACSmithy]

New to the Skoda community but have read quite a few of the articles on here which I’ve found very helpful, especially for a new car driver like myself. I’m a Skoda Rapid SE owner, with the standard 15 wheels that come with it. First 8 months with the car have been good. Having read quite a few comments on here I didn’t expect the ride to be great and although far from perfect, it’s really not too bad. However, a few months in and I’m having my first issue and it’s tyre related.  Bearing in mind I’m an absolute novice, grateful for any advice before I approach the local garage. I have searched the forum but with no luck on my specific question.

 

Firstly I think (via this site) and displaying general common sense, I’ve finally worked out the conversion to PSI and that the tyres should be set at around 33 in the front and 30/31 at the back (I assume a ½ difference here and there make no difference?). I must admit that I always thought the back tyres should be higher pressure than the front, but what do I know.  Secondly, and where I’m having issues, is what to do once the tyres are set at the (hopefully) correct pressure.

 

Reading the manual, once you’ve done the boring task of pumping up all the tyres and you’re sitting back in your car, you turn the ignition on and press the ‘SETT’ button next to the handbrake? (at least I think it’s called the SET button). Now from memory, when I bought the car last year, I’m sure I was told “never touch that button”, hence when I did the tyre pressure at the weekend I didn’t press it. However, I’m now receiving a warning telling me tyre pressure wasn’t reset correctly and a warning light is still on display.

 

 

 

I assume I was told false information (or more than likely misunderstood) and a simple solution to the problem is to press this button once I’ve done the tyres? Any advice greatly appreciated and apologies for such a boring question.

New to the community but have read quite a few of the articles on here which I’ve found very helpful, especially for a new car driver like myself. I’m a Skoda Rapid SE owner, with the standard 15 wheels that come with it. First 8 months with the car have been good. Having read quite a few comments on here I didn’t expect the ride to be great and although far from perfect, it’s really not too bad. However, a few months in and I’m having my first issue and it’s tyre related.  Bearing in mind I’m an absolute novice, grateful for any advice before I approach the local garage. I have searched the forum but with no luck on my specific question.

 

Firstly I think (via this site) and displaying general common sense, I’ve finally worked out the conversion to PSI and that the tyres should be set at around 33 in the front and 30/31 at the back (I assume a ½ difference here and there make no difference?). I must admit that I always thought the back tyres should be higher pressure than the front, but what do I know.  Secondly, and where I’m having issues, is what to do once the tyres are set at the (hopefully) correct pressure.

 

Reading the manual, once you’ve done the boring task of pumping up all the tyres and you’re sitting back in your car, you turn the ignition on and press the ‘SETT’ button next to the handbrake? (at least I think it’s called the SET button). Now from memory, when I bought the car last year, I’m sure I was told “never touch that button”, hence when I did the tyre pressure at the weekend I didn’t press it. However, I’m now receiving a warning telling me tyre pressure wasn’t reset correctly and a warning light is still on display.

 

I assume I was told false information (or more than likely misunderstood) and a simple solution to the problem is to press this button once I’ve done the tyres? Any advice greatly appreciated and apologies for such a boring question.

 

 

 

[eyegr]

Hello and welcome here.

 

Keep the button pressed until you hear a beep. This will reset the TPMS computer and will start a learning session, during which the car computer will record the expected circumference of the wheels. Driving a few minutes this will suffice. The "Don't touch that button" is such a stupid remark when made to a person older than 10 years old.

 

Also, make sure you read the car's manual, you'll learn quite a few things

[KNACSmithy]

Thanks for the info. Seem to have copied the same message twice so my computer skills are as poor as my tyre pressure knowledge. Yep, in future i will trust the manual.

[Shaker Steve]

Hi, When i bought my 14 Plate Rapid se DSG I asked the dealership for the correct tyre pressure & was told 32 psi all round.

[eyegr]

Hi, When i bought my 14 Plate Rapid se DSG I asked the dealership for the correct tyre pressure & was told 32 psi all round.

The correct pressures are also printed on a sticker behind the fuel tank door.

[MarkRawlinson52]

When I first got my rapid (13 plate) I had to google KPascals never heard of them before it converted to 32 PSI the same as any other car I have had.

[Jigger72]

Petrol cars are invariably same tyre pressures all round, whereas diesels are usually higher in the fronts due to the heavier engine lump. In my experience, anyway.

[Shaker Steve]

The correct pressures are also printed on a sticker behind the fuel tank door.

Not in PSI it isn't, that's why I had to ask.

[eyegr]

Not in PSI it isn't, that's why I had to ask.

Ah, never realized that!

 

The Germans are the most active proponent of the metric system, as they exclusively use the kW, the kPa and the km in their car industry. I fear the day that they will start using m/s on their tachos!

[SytekSam]

 

The "Don't touch that button" is such a stupid remark when made to a person older than 10 years old.

 

 

Even more stupid when made to a person of 10 or under - unless your intent is indeed the exact opposite of your words!