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inflation pressure sensors ⇒ꢀ Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS).

Driving without valve caps, with the wrong valve caps, or with

valve caps that are not properly screwed on can damage the tire

valves and the sensors on the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

⇒ꢀ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). To help prevent

damage, always use valve stem caps like those originally in-

stalled 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.

There may be differences between the pressure readings from a

tire pressure gauge and the pressures registered by the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System. The electronic Tire Pressure Monitoring System

is more accurate.

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

Engine

Tire dimensions

Tire pressure

bar psi kPa

235/45 R 17

235/40 R 18 xl

235/45 R 17

2.1

2.3

2.5

30 210

33 230

36 250

2.0 L / 200 hp (147 kW)

3.6 L / 280 hp (206 kW)

235/40 R 18 xl

Engine

Tire dimensions

Tire pressure

bar psi kPa

235/45 R 17

2.3

2.6

34 230

38 260

3.6 L / 280 hp (206 kW)

4MOTION

235/40 R 18 xl

xl = reinforced sidewall.

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⇒ꢀ,

Tire inflation pressure. 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 be-

tween the above figures and the tire pressures listed on the tire infla-

tion pressure label, the pressures listed on the label are the ones

you should use. The listed pressure applies to all road tires. If differ-

ent tires are installed that do not have the same cold tire inflation

pressure as the tires originally installed on your vehicle, the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System cannot properly monitor tire inflation

pressures unless the TPMS is reset to the new tire pressures

⇒ꢀpage 295. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized

Volkswagen Service Facilities have the necessary special tools and

can reset the TPMS for the new tires on your vehicle.

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