Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -> Indicator light (telltale) for Your Volkswagen Beetle 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2019)

identical to those that were removed and even if the tire pressure does not change.or! Bookmark not  
defined..  
If you have to adjust the tire pressure on a warm tire, fill the tire with 2.0 - 4.35 psi (20 - 30 kPa)  
more than the pressure specified on the tire pressure label inside the driver door..  
If the TPMS determines that the air pressure in at least one tire is too low, carefully check the  
pressure in all 4 tires with an accurate tire pressure gauge. Low tire pressure usually cannot be  
determined by looking at the tire. This is especially true of low-profile tires.  
If you have work done on your wheels or tires, inform the workshop that the vehicle is equipped  
with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).  
New tires may expand slightly the first time they are driven at high speeds, which can trigger a  
tire pressure warning. Remember that tire pressure can only be properly measured when the tire is  
“cold”..  
Only replace old tires with tires that have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type.  
Applicable only in the United States  
Indicator light (telltale)  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
..  
Lights  
up  
Proper response  
Possible cause or meaning ⇒ꢀ  
Lights up and a chime may also sound.  
The inflation pressure of one or more tires  
is significantly lower than the benchmark  
pressure set by the driver or a tire has  
structural damage. Depending on vehicle Check the condition and inflation pressure of  
equipment, a message may also appear  
in the instrument cluster display.  
Stop safely as soon as possible!  
Reduce speed immediately! Avoid fast  
cornering and hard braking!  
all tires. Have damaged tires replaced.  
Flashes  
Proper response  
Possible cause or meaning ⇒ꢀ  
Check and, if necessary, adjust the tire  
inflation pressure in all 4 tires. If the tire  
pressure is correct, switch the ignition off and  
back on. If the indicator light flashes again  
and then stays on or does not go out after  
checking and adjusting the air pressure in all  
4 tires and pressing the SET button, take the  
vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen dealer  
or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Have the system checked.  
Flashes for about 70 seconds and then  
stays on:  
System malfunction.  
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function  
check. They go out after a few seconds.  
WARNING  
Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinflation can cause sudden tire failure, loss of control,  
collision, serious personal injury, or even death.  
When the warning symbol  
as it is safe to do so and inspect all tires.  
Incorrect tire pressure and/or underinflation can cause increased tire wear and can affect  
the handling of the vehicle and its stopping ability.  
Incorrect tire pressure and/or underinflation can also lead to sudden tire failure, including  
a blowout and sudden deflation, causing loss of vehicle control.  
The driver is responsible for the correct tire pressures for all tires on the vehicle. The  
recommended tire pressure values are listed on a sticker inside the driver door..  
The TPMS can only work correctly when all tires on the vehicle are filled to the correct  
appears in the instrument cluster, stop the vehicle as soon  
cold tire inflation pressure. Always maintain the correct cold tire inflation pressure so that  
TPMS can do its job.  
Using incorrect tire pressure values can cause accidents or other damage. Check the  
pressure in all 4 tires when the tires are still cold. Never reduce air pressure in warm tires to  
match cold tire inflation pressure.  
Always inflate the tires to the correct specified cold tire pressure values for the tires  
installed on the vehicle; see the tire inflation pressure label on the driver door jamb., Tires  
and wheels.  
Always inflate tires to the recommended and correct tire pressure before driving off.  
Driving with underinflated tires causes them to flex (bend) more, letting them get too hot,  
which can result in tread separation, sudden tire failure, and loss of control.  
Excessive speed and/or overloading can cause heat build-up, sudden tire failure, and loss  
of control.  
If the tire pressure is too low or too high, the tires will wear prematurely and the vehicle  
will not handle well.  
If the tire is not “flat” and you do not have to change the tire or wheel immediately, drive at  
reduced speed to the nearest service station to check the tire pressure and add air as  
required.  
When replacing tires or wheel rims on vehicles equipped with TPMS, always read and  
heed the information and all WARNINGS in the section., Tires and wheels.  
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be recalibrated using the SET button whenever  
you remove and remount or change any wheel or tire on the vehicle, even if the reinstalled or  
replacement wheels and tires are identical to those that were removed and even if the tire  
pressure does not change.or! Bookmark not defined..  
WARNING  
Improper use of the SET button can cause the TPMS to give false warnings or to give no  
warning despite dangerously low tire pressure.or! Bookmark not defined..  
WARNING  
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to  
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.  
Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.  
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.  
NOTICE  
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.  
If the ignition is switched on, an acoustic warning sounds when low tire pressure is detected. If a  
system malfunction is detected, no acoustic warning sounds.  
Driving for a longer period of time on rough roads or with a dynamic and sporty style can make  
the TPMS system temporarily unavailable. The indicator light will come on, signaling a malfunction, but  
will go out again once the road condition or driving style changes.  
Applicable only in the United States