Get Tires and wheels -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Seventh Generation (2017-2020)

If the ignition will not start after reconnecting the vehicle battery, lock the vehicle from the outside and unlock it again ⇒ Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyle

Accessꢀ. Then try to start the ignition again. If the ignition cannot be switched on, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility, or another qualiﬁed workshop for assistance.

Automatic electrical load deactivation

If the vehicle battery drain is high, the intelligent onboard electrical system management automatically takes steps to help prevent battery drain.

The idle speed is increased so that the alternator provides more power.

The power to devices that consume a lot of electricity is cut back or switched off completely.

When the engine is started, the power supply to the 12 Volt sockets is temporarily interrupted.

The onboard electrical system management cannot always keep the battery from being drained. For example, the battery will drain if the engine is not running, but

the ignition is switched on or the parking lights are left on for a long time when parked.

What drains the vehicle battery?

Long periods when the engine is not running, especially when the ignition is on.

Using electrical systems or devices when the engine is switched off.

Leaving the vehicle unlocked for several days when not in use.

Leaving the selector lever for a long period of time in any position other than Park (P) when the ignition is switched off ⇒ Automatic transmission selector

leverꢀ.

WARNING

Failure to use the proper battery with proper mounting and connections may cause short circuits, fires, and serious personal injuries.

Always use only maintenance-free or cycle-free, leak-proof batteries with the same specifications and dimensions as the original equipment battery.

Specifications are listed on the battery housing.

WARNING

When the vehicle battery is charged, it produces highly explosive hydrogen gas.

Charge vehicle batteries only in well-ventilated areas.

Never charge a frozen or thawed battery. A dead battery can freeze at temperatures around +32 °F (0 °C).

You must replace the vehicle battery if it was frozen.

Incorrectly connected cables can cause a short-circuit. First connect the positive cable (+) and then the negative cable (-).

NOTE

Never disconnect the vehicle battery or connect 2 vehicle batteries to each other when the ignition is switched on or the engine is running. Doing this may

damage the electrical system or electronic components.

Never use a vehicle battery that does not meet the specifications for the vehicle battery for your vehicle. Using the wrong battery can damage the electrical

system or electronic components and cause electrical malfunctions.

Never connect power generating equipment, such as a solar panel or battery charger, to the 12 Volt socket in order to charge the vehicle battery. This can

damage the vehicle's electrical system.

Dispose of the vehicle battery according to regulations. Vehicle batteries contain poisonous substances such as sulfuric acid and lead.

Battery acid can pollute the environment. Catch leaking operating fluids and dispose of them properly.

Tires and wheels

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Indicator light (telltale) ꢀ

⇒ Recalibrating the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ꢀ

Your vehicle's Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) uses the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) sensors to indirectly check the tire pressure of all 4 tires while you

are driving. The sensors monitor the tread circumference (rolling circumference) and vibration characteristics of the individual tires. TPMS warns if there is a

signiﬁcant loss of pressure in one or more tires while the vehicle is moving. Pressure loss is signaled by the indicator light

(described below) as well as by

acoustic warnings and text warnings in the instrument cluster display if your vehicle has this display Infotainment system or the Multi-Function Display (MFD).

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The original benchmark pressure is the recommended maximum load cold tire inﬂation pressure for the tires that come with your vehicle. This pressure is listed on

the tire pressure label on the driver door jamb ⇒ Tire inﬂation pressureꢀ. After adjusting the tire pressures in all 4 tires, you must conﬁrm and store the new cold

inﬂation pressures through the Infotainment system, which changes the benchmark pressure to match the current pressure of the tires on your vehicle

⇒ Recalibrating the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)ꢀ.

Recalibrating the TPMS to reset the benchmark cold tire inﬂation pressure is explained on ⇒ Recalibrating the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)ꢀ.

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 appears in the instrument cluster, stop and inspect the tires.

Incorrect tire pressure and/or underinflation can cause increased tire wear and can affect the handling of the vehicle and stopping ability.

Incorrect tire pressures 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 ⇒ Tire inflation pressureꢀ.

The TPMS can only work correctly when all tires on the vehicle are filled to the correct cold tire inflation pressure.

Using incorrect tire pressure values can cause accidents or other damage. Always inflate the tires to the correct specified cold tire pressure values for the

tires installed on the vehicle.

Always maintain correct cold tire inflation pressure so that TPMS can do its job.

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, resulting in tread separation, sudden tire failure, and loss of

control.

Excessive speed and/overloading can cause heat buildup, 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 a wheel immediately, drive carefully and 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 regarding ⇒ Important

information on tires and wheelsꢀ.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be recalibrated 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 ⇒ Tire inflation

pressureꢀ.

WARNING

Improper recalibration can cause the TPMS to give false warnings or to give no warning despite dangerously low tire pressure ⇒ Recalibrating the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)ꢀ.

Underinflation increases fuel consumption and tire wear.

Do not rely solely on the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Check your tires regularly to make sure they are properly inflated and have no signs of damage,

such as punctures, cuts, cracks, and blisters. Remove any objects that become embedded in the tire tread but have not penetrated into the body of tire itself.

When you take delivery of the vehicle, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is calibrated for the factory-recommended cold tire inflation pressure for the tires

on your vehicle, as shown on the label inside the driver door ⇒ Tire inflation pressureꢀ.

The system must be recalibrated through the Infotainment system 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 ⇒ Recalibrating the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)ꢀ.

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 ⇒ Tire inflation pressureꢀ.

At the next opportunity, check and adjust the tire pressure on all 4 tires when they are cold. Cold tires are tires that have not been driven more than a couple

of miles (kilometers) at low speed within the last 3 hours. Then be sure to recalibrate the TPMS.

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

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be properly measured when the tire is cold ⇒ Tire inflation pressureꢀ.

Only replace old tires with tires that have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type.

Indicator light (telltale)

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ

Lights up

Possible cause or meaning ⇒

Lights up and a chime may also sound.

ꢀ

Proper response

Stop safely as soon as possible!

The inflation pressure of one or more tires is significantly lower

than the benchmark pressure set by the driver or a tire has

Reduce speed immediately! Avoid fast cornering and hard braking!

structural damage. Depending on vehicle equipment, a message Check the condition and inflation pressure of all tires. Have damaged tires

may also appear in the instrument cluster display.

replaced.

Flashes

Possible cause or meaning ⇒

ꢀ

Proper response

Check and, if necessary, adjust the tire inflation pressure in all four 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 four tires and recalibrating,

take the vehicle to an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility. Have the system checked.

Flashes for about a minute 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

appears in the instrument cluster, stop the vehicle as soon 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 ⇒ Tire inflation pressureꢀ.

The TPMS can only work correctly when all tires on the vehicle are filled to the correct 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 ⇒ Important information on tires and wheelsꢀ.

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 buildup, 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 ⇒ Important

information on tires and wheelsꢀ.

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The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be recalibrated 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 ⇒ Recalibrating the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)ꢀ.

WARNING

Improper recalibration can cause the TPMS to give false warnings or to give no warning despite dangerously low tire pressure ⇒ Recalibrating the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)ꢀ.

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.

NOTE

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. An acoustic warning also sounds if a system malfunction is

detected.

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.

Recalibrating the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ

Your vehicle's Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) indirectly checks the tire pressure of all 4 tires while you are driving by using the Anti-lock Brake System

(ABS) sensors to monitor the tread circumference (rolling circumference) and vibration characteristics of the individual tires.

The tread circumference of a tire can change:

If a tire's inflation pressure is too low.

If the tire's tread is damaged or the tire is structurally damaged.

If one side of the vehicle is more heavily loaded than the other.

If there is more weight on one axle than the other (such as when towing a trailer).

If a compact spare wheel has been mounted.

If a wheel was replaced on each axle.

If a tire was changed.

If the tire pressure was changed, or wheels were rotated or replaced.

If there are snow chains on the tires. Using snow chains can cause the system to give false warnings because snow chains increase tire circumference.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

may not react at ﬁrst or may not react at all when you are driving in a sporty manner, or on snow-covered or

unpaved roads, when you are driving with snow chains, or in certain other situations. A change in the tread circumference of a tire is signaled by the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System indicator in the instrument cluster (telltale).

The tire pressure recommended for the tires originally installed on the vehicle is on a sticker on the driver door jamb ⇒ Important information on tires and wheelsꢀ.

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inﬂated to the inﬂation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer

on the vehicle placard or tire inﬂation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inﬂation pressu

label, you should determine the proper tire inﬂation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one o

more of your tires is signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible

and inﬂate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signiﬁcantly underinﬂated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinﬂation also reduce

fuel efﬁciency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if underinﬂation

has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

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Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is

combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will ﬂash for approximately one minute and then remain continuousl

illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a

variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always

check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow th

TPMS to continue to function properly.

Resetting and recalibrating the benchmark tire pressure

Resetting the tire pressures in the Infotainment system resets the benchmark tire pressure used by the TPMS to the current tire pressure in the tires based on the

circumference of the tires.

Switch on the ignition.

Press the

Infotainment button ⇒ Infotainment system operation and displays ꢀ.

function keys to open the Vehicle settings menu.

Tap the Vehicle and

Tap the Tires function key.

Tap the SET function key in the Tire Pressure Monitoring System menu.

If all 4 wheels are set to the correct values, touch the Confirm function key to store the tire pressures.

Touching the Cancel button will prevent the current tire pressures from being stored and the system will not be recalibrated.

The recalibration must be performed each time the tire pressure in one or more tires has been adjusted or after one or more tires has been changed, exchanged, o

repaired. The new tire pressures are stored in the system only after at least 20 minutes of normal driving.

If you have reset the benchmark tire pressure when your tires do not have the correct tire pressure, this will prevent the TPMS from working properly. It may then

give false warnings or may not give any warning even if the tire pressure is too low.

For this reason, it is vital to make certain that all 4 tires are inﬂated to the correct pressure when they are cold before calibrating the system. Cold tires

are tires that have not been driven more than a couple of miles (kilometers) at low speed within the last 3 hours.

During normal vehicle operation, the system calibrates itself to the tires installed and the changed tire pressures. The calibrated values are stored and monitored

after a long journey at various speeds.

If the wheels are loaded more heavily than normal, for example, if the vehicle is carrying heavy load, the tire pressure must be raised to the recommended full-load

tire pressure before recalibaration ⇒ Important information on tires and wheelsꢀ.

Recalibrate the system to reset the benchmark TPMS pressure in the following situations:

After installing tires on your vehicle that have recommended cold tire inflation pressures that are different from the tires that were taken off.

After any tire on your vehicle is removed and then remounted, even if the same tire and wheel rim that were taken off are reinstalled (for instance, after repair).

After any tire on your vehicle is changed and replaced by another tire, even if the replacement tire is the same type and is inflated to the same pressure as the

tire it replaced.

After adjusting the tire pressure of any tire on the vehicle to its correct cold tire inflation pressure, either by putting air in one or more tires or by letting air out.

Do this even though air was only added (or let out) to bring the tire to the inflation pressure it should have had all along.

After rotating the front and rear wheels ⇒ Important information on tires and wheelsꢀ.

After mounting the compact spare wheel.

WARNING

Incorrect recalibration can cause the TPMS to give false warnings or to give no warning despite dangerously low tire pressure. Make certain the tire inflation

pressure of all tires is correct before recalibrating the system.

WARNING

Incorrect tire pressure can cause sudden tire failure, loss of vehicle control and serious personal injury.

Always check and correct air pressure in all 4 tires, particularly after changing, exchanging, or repairing tires.

After that, always make sure that all 4 tires are inflated to the correct tire pressure for the tires installed on the vehicle. Then recalibrate the system so that it

can properly monitor the pressure in the tire.

See the tire pressure label ⇒ Tire inflation pressureꢀ and the Owner's Literature for recommended cold tire inflation pressure and other important

information.

When replacing tires or wheel rims, always read and heed all of the information and WARNINGS ⇒ Important information on tires and wheelsꢀ.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be recalibrated whenever you remove and remount or change any wheel or tire on the vehicle, even if the

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reinstalled or replacement wheels and tires are identical to those that were removed and even if the tire pressure does not change.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System stops working if there is an ESC/ABS malfunction ⇒ Braking assistance systemsꢀ.

After a low tire pressure warning, the vehicle must stand and must not be driven for at least 1 minute before the new benchmark tire pressures can be stored.

Important information on tires and wheels

Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Tire and wheel handlingꢀ

⇒ Wheel rimsꢀ

⇒ New and replacement tiresꢀ

⇒ Tire inflation pressureꢀ

⇒ Tire inflation pressure in cold tires ꢀ

⇒ Tread depth and tread wear indicatorsꢀ

⇒ Tire wear and damageꢀ

⇒ Spare wheel or compact spare wheel ꢀ

⇒ Tire labelingꢀ

⇒ Winter tiresꢀ

⇒ Snow chainsꢀ

⇒ Glossary of tire and loading terminologyꢀ

⇒ Tires and vehicle load limitsꢀ

⇒ Determining the correct load limit ꢀ

⇒ UTQG classificationꢀ

Volkswagen recommends that all work on tires and wheels be done by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. They are

familiar with the technical requirements and recommended procedures, have the necessary special tools and spare parts, and can properly dispose of old tires.

WARNING

New tires or tires that are old, worn or damaged cannot provide maximum control and braking performance.

Improper care and handling of tires and wheels can reduce driving safety and cause accidents and severe injuries.

Install only radial tires of the same make, the same dimensions (tread circumference), and similar tread profile on all 4 wheels.

New tires tend to be slippery and must be broken in. Always drive with special care for the first 350 miles (560 km) to help reduce the risk of losing control, a

collision, and serious personal injuries.

Check tire inflation pressure regularly when the tires are cold and always maintain the prescribed tire pressure. Low tire pressure can cause tires to get too

hot, resulting in tread separation, sudden loss of pressure, and blowouts. Tires with excessively low pressure flex (bend) more, which can cause the tire to

overheat and fail suddenly without warning.

Check tires regularly for wear and damage.

Never drive with worn or damaged tires (for example, tires with punctures, cuts, cracks, blisters, or bumps). Driving with worn or damaged tires can lead to

loss of vehicle control, sudden tire failure including blowouts and sudden deflation, crashes, and serious personal injuries.

Have worn or damaged tires replaced immediately.

Never exceed the maximum speed rating or the maximum load rating of the tires on your vehicle.

The effectiveness of the driver assistance systems and the braking support systems depends on the tire traction.

If you notice unusual vibration or if the vehicle pulls to one side when driving, always stop as soon as it is safe to do so and check the wheels and tires for

damage.

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