The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) on a Honda Civic is designed to alert the driver when tire pressure is significantly low. When a tire is inflated to the correct pressure, or after replacing a tire, the TPMS may need recalibration. This process ensures the system accurately reads the current tire pressures and avoids unnecessary warnings.
Maintaining proper tire pressure extends tire life, improves fuel efficiency, and enhances vehicle handling. Recalibrating the TPMS after adjusting tire pressures is crucial for the system to provide accurate warnings, thereby contributing to safe driving conditions. The necessity for this procedure has grown with the increasing sophistication of automotive safety features.