Get Tires and wheels -> Tire inflation pressure in cold tires Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

WARNING

Incorrect tire pressure can cause a sudden tire failure or blowout, loss of control, collision,

serious personal injury, and even death.

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Always inflate tires to the recommended and correct cold tire pressure before driving off.

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.

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Excessive speed and/or overloading can cause heat build-up, sudden tire failure including

a blowout and sudden deflation 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.

Regularly check tire inflation pressure, at least once a month, and also especially before a

long trip.

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ꢀ 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.

NOTICE

ꢀ Make sure not to jam the tire pressure gauge into the valve stem. Otherwise you can

damage the tire valves.

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Driving without valve caps, with the wrong valve caps, or with valve caps that are not

properly screwed on can damage the tire valves. To help prevent damage, always use valve

stem caps like those originally installed at the factory. The caps must be screwed on tightly. Do

not use metal valve caps or “comfort” valve stem caps.

Underinflation increases fuel consumption.

When the TPMS warns that the pressure in at least one tire is too low, check the tire pressure in

all 4 tires with an accurate tire pressure gauge. Low tire pressure usually cannot be spotted by looking

at the tire. This is especially true for low-profile tires. When checking the tire pressures, refer to, Tire

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Tire inflation pressure in cold tires

ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Model

Engine

Tire dimensions

Tire

pressure

PSI / kPa

30 / 210

32 / 220

33 / 230

29 / 200

30 / 210

215/60 R 16

215/55 R 17

235/45 R 18

215/60 R 16

215/55 R 17

235/45 R 18

2.0 l / 140 hp (103 kW)

2.5 l / 170 hp (125 kW)

Passat

Model

Engine

Tire dimensions

Tire

pressure

PSI / kPa

33 / 230

35 / 240

60 / 420

215/55 R 17

235/45 R 18

135/90 R 16

3.6 l / 280 hp (206 kW)

Compact spare wheel

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is configured at the factory with the correct tire inflation

pressure applicable for the vehicle model, engine and factory-installed tires. The tire inflation

pressure is listed on the tire inflation pressure label on the driver door jamb ⇒ꢀpage 162. The tire

inflation pressures for the road tires are listed on this label. The inflation pressure for the compact

spare is as specified on the tire pressure label or on a separate label for the compact spare, if there

is one. In the event of a discrepancy between the above figures and the tire pressures listed on the

tire inflation pressure label, the pressures listed on the label are the ones you should use. The listed

pressure applies to all road tires. 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 ⇒ꢀpage 178.

Applicable only in the United States and Canada

Tread depth and tread wear indicators

Fig. 123 Tread pattern: Wear indicator.

ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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Tread depth

Most driving situations require as much tread depth as possible and similar tread depth for the tires on

the front and rear wheels. This is especially true when driving in winter weather, at low temperatures

and under wet conditions ⇒ꢀ

In most countries the legally permissible minimum tread depth is 1/16 in (1.6 mm), as measured in

tread grooves next to the wear indicators. Please be sure to obey country-specific legal requirements.

Winter tires are no longer suitable for winter operation once the tread pattern is worn down to a depth

of 3/16 in (4.8 mm)

The tread depth of new tires can differ between tire models and manufacturers because of the

different design features and tread patterns.

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