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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

¤ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Indicator light (telltale)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) uses a pressure sen-

sor in each wheel. Signals from the sensors are transmitted to the

TPMS.

The TPMS checks the tire pressure of all 4 tires while you are driving

and warns if there is a loss of pressure while the vehicle is moving.

Pressure loss that is 25% or more of the benchmark value pro-

grammed into the system is signaled by the indicator light (telltale), by

acoustic warnings, and by text messages in the instrument cluster

display.

More information:

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Tires and wheels

Braking and parking

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Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications

Consumer information

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 in-

creased 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 pres-

sure.

The TPMS can only work correctly when all tires on the vehi-

cle are filled to the correct cold tire inflation pressure specified

for the tires installed on the vehicle.

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 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 a wheel

immediately, drive carefully and at reduced speed to the near-

est service station to check the tire pressure and add air as re-

quired.

When replacing tires or wheel rims on vehicles equipped with

TPMS always read and heed the information and all WARNINGS

regarding tires and wheels ⇒ꢀ Tires and wheels.

NOTICE

The wheel electronics are attached to special aluminum valves

on the wheels. These valves are screwed on rigidly. Never bend

the valves “into position” when checking and adjusting tire

pressure.

Missing valve stem caps can cause damage to the valves as

well as to the TPMS sensors. 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

stem caps.

Do not use “comfort valve caps.” They do not seal properly

and can damage the sensors.

When replacing or rotating tires, make certain the valves and

sensors are not damaged.

The aluminum valves that are installed should be replaced

after about 6 years of use because of aging in the rubber seals.

The valves can be replaced when a tire is changed. Do not reuse

aluminum valves after they are removed. They must be replaced.

The tire pressure sensor can be reused.

When replacing the valve cores, use only nickel-plated re-

placement cores.

The batteries in the wheel electronics last up to 10 years. It is

not possible to replace the batteries. The entire device must be

replaced.

Underinflation increases fuel consumption and tire wear.

Dispose of the wheel electronics and the old batteries in an envi-

ronmentally responsible manner. Batteries of the type used in the

wheel electronics may contain Perchlorate Material. Special handling

may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hadardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey

all applicable legal requirements regarding proper disposal.

Do not rely only 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.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System checks for the factory-

recommended inflation pressure, as shown on the label inside the

driver door ⇒ꢀ Tire inflation pressure.

For replacement tires that require a different inflation pressure, the

TPMS must be adjusted to the new pressure specification by an au-

thorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility. Only one value can be entered for each tire; see the tire infla-

tion pressure label on the driver door pillar ⇒ꢀ Tire inflation pressure.

To help prevent damage to the sensor and valve, do not put exces-

sive force on the valve when checking the tire pressure. Do not try to

bend the valve.

If sensors have to be replaced, have the valves changed at the

same time.

The tire valve gaskets must be replaced whenever a tire is mount-

ed on the rim. Your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility has a valve seal and gasket kit for this

purpose. Always make sure that a valve seal and gasket kit is also

used whenever a sensor is replaced.

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.

When 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 accu-

rate tire pressure gauge. Low tire pressure usually cannot be deter-

mined by looking at the tire. This is especially true of low-profile tires.

A Declaration of Compliance with the United States FCC and

Industry Canada regulations is found in the Consumer Information

section of this Manual ⇒ꢀ Declaration of Compliance, Telecommunica-

tions and Electronic Systems.

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