How to Reset the Tire Pressure Light (TPMS) on a Volvo S40

Steps from the 2011 Volvo S40 owner's manual (Canadian models only (recalibration); the warning message erasing applies to all models).

Switch off the engine.
Inflate the tires to the desired pressure and turn the ignition key to position I or II.
Turn the thumb wheel on the left-side steering wheel lever until Tire pressure Calibration appears in the display.
Press and hold the Reset button on the left-side steering wheel lever until TIRE PRESSURE CALIBRATED is displayed.

Recalibration is needed if you change to tires with a different recommended inflation pressure, such as for heavy loads.
On other models, after correcting pressures, drive several minutes at 20 mph (30 km/h) or faster to erase the warning.
When installing TPMS sensors, park the vehicle at least 15 minutes with the ignition off.

Source: 2011 Volvo S40 owner's manual, PDF pages 201, 202. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.

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