2014-2023 Volkswagen Passat SUV Wheels and tires -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) User Manual
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
Introduction  
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
(TPMS) warns the driver if tire pressures  
are too low.  
The following Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are available for this vehicle:  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
Monitors various parameters, including rolling circumference, of all four tires using ABS sensors (indirect measurements) while the vehicle is in motion.  
The reference pressure for the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is the recommended tire pressure for the tires installed at the factory when the tires are cold at  
maximum load. The reference pressure corresponds to the details on the tire pressure label ⇒ Tire pressure.  
If the tire pressure has been correctly adjusted on all four tires, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be re-calibrated ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Th  
adapts the reference pressure to the current tire pressure.  
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
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.  
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 or  
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. 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 under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation  
also reduces 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 under-inflation  
has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.  
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.  
WARNING  
The intelligent technology of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits  
of the system. Handling wheels and tires incorrectly can result in a sudden loss of tire pressure, tread separation, and ruptured tires.  
Check the tire pressure regularly and always maintain the specified values ⇒ Tire pressure. If the tire pressure is too low, the tire can heat up so much  
that the tread separates or the tire ruptures.  
Always inflate the tires to the correct tire pressure when the tires are cold according to the tire inflation pressure label ⇒ Tire pressure.  
Check the tire pressure regularly when the tires are cold. If necessary, adjust the tire pressure when the tires are cold so that it is suitable for the tires  
installed on your vehicle ⇒ Tire pressure.  
Check the tires regularly for signs of wear or damage.  
Never exceed the maximum permissible speed and tire load specified for the tires fitted to your vehicle.  
WARNING  
Different tire pressures or low tire pressure can cause tire damage, tire failure, loss of vehicle control, crashes, serious injuries, and death.  
If the  
warning light turns on, stop the vehicle immediately and check all of the tires ⇒ Tire pressure.  
Different tire pressures or low tire pressure can increase tire wear, decrease vehicle stability, and increase braking distance.  
The driver is responsible for maintaining the correct tire pressure in all tires on the vehicle. The recommended tire pressure can be found on a label  
⇒ Tire pressure.  
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The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) can only function correctly when all tires are inflated to the correct pressure when they are cold.  
All tires must always be inflated to the correct pressure based on the load ⇒ Tire pressure.  
Inflate all tires to the correct tire pressure before every drive ⇒ Tire pressure.  
When the tire pressure is too low, the tire must flex more when driving. This could cause the tire to become so hot that the tread could separate, the tire  
could rupture, and you could lose control of the vehicle.  
Driving at high speeds and excessive vehicle load can cause a tire to become so hot that the tire could rupture and you could lose control of the vehicle.  
Tire pressure that is too high or too low shortens the service life of the tire and affects driving behavior.  
If the tire is not “flat” and the tire does not need to be replaced immediately, drive slowly to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized  
Volkswagen Service Facility to have the tire pressure checked and corrected ⇒ Tire pressure. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized  
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must always be correctly calibrated.  
Low tire pressure increases fuel consumption and tire wear.  
New tires may expand slightly the first time they are driven at high speeds, which can trigger a tire pressure warning.  
Only replace old tires with tires that have been approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle model.  
Do not rely on the Tire Pressure Monitoring System alone. Inspect the tires regularly to make sure the tire pressure is correct and check the tires for any signs of  
damage, such as punctures. Remove any objects stuck in the tire tread as long as they have not punctured the inside of the tire.  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
Function description  
Using the ABS sensors, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System compares the RPM and thus the rolling circumference of the individual tires.  
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System will not work if the ESC or ABS is malfunctioning ⇒ Troubleshooting.  
The rolling circumference can change if:  
The tire pressure has changed  
The tire pressure is too low  
The tire has structural damage  
One side of the vehicle has a heavier load than the other  
Snow chains are installed on the tires  
A compact spare wheel has been installed  
Only one wheel was replaced on each axle  
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
with snow chains.  
may be delayed or not be displayed at all when driving with a sporty style, on winter or unpaved roads, or when driving  
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System shows a change in the rolling circumference of the tires via the  
warning light in the instrument cluster.  
The recommended tire pressure for the tires installed at the factory is specified on the tire pressure sticker on the driver door pillar ⇒ Tire pressure.  
The tire pressure of all tires, including the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel, must be checked once a month when the tires are cold and must correspond to th  
vehicle manufacturer's specifications on the tire pressure sticker. If the size of the tires installed at the factory differs from the details on the identification label or on  
the tire pressure label, the correct tire pressure must be determined.  
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not intended to replace regular inspection and maintenance of the tires. The driver is responsible for ensuring that the  
correct tire pressure is used at all times, even if the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not showing a warning that the tire pressure is too low.  
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System also has a malfunction display that is accompanied by the  
warning light. In the event of a malfunction in the Tire Pressure  
Monitoring System, after switching on the ignition, the warning light blinks for around one minute and then stays on.  
If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System displays a malfunction, the tire pressure cannot be monitored correctly. A malfunction in the Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
can have a number of causes, e.g. a wheel or a tire being replaced. After replacing a wheel or tire, you must check whether the warning light displays a system  
malfunction to make sure that the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is working properly ⇒ Troubleshooting the Tire Pressure Monitoring System .  
Calibrating the Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
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Fig. 147 In the glove box on the front passenger side: button for Tire Pressure Monitoring System.  
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be recalibrated under the following conditions:  
If the tire pressures were adjusted.  
If one or more wheels were changed.  
If one or more wheels were repaired.  
If the wheels were rotated, for example from front to rear.  
After being warned about a low tire pressure, switch the ignition off and back on. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System can only be recalibrated after this is  
done.  
1. Switch the ignition on.  
2. Press and hold the button fig. 147 until a confirmation tone sounds.  
Or: Depending on the vehicle equipment, open the Tire pressure menu item on the instrument cluster display and save the new tire pressures.  
After longer trips and different vehicle speeds, the system adapts to the new values and monitors them.  
WARNING  
Improper use of the Set button can cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System to issue false warnings or not to issue a warning despite dangerously low tire  
pressure.  
Ensure that the tire pressure is correct on all wheels before pressing the Set button.  
Troubleshooting the Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
Tire pressure low  
The yellow indicator light turns on.  
The tire pressure of one or more tires has decreased or the tire is structurally damaged.  
1.  
Do not continue driving!  
2. Check and correct all tire pressures ⇒ Tire pressure.  
3. Replace damaged tires.  
4. Recalibrate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System.  
5. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized  
Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction  
The yellow indicator light flashes for approximately one minute and then stays on.  
There is a system malfunction.  
1.  
Do not continue driving!  
2. Switch the ignition off and back on again.  
3. Recalibrate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System.  
4. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized  
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Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Driving on unpaved roads for a long period of time or sporty driving can deactivate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System temporarily. If there is a malfunction,  
the indicator light flashes for approximately one minute and then stays on. However, the indicator light will turn off if the road conditions or driving style  
changes.  
Information about wheels and tires  
Introduction  
Tires are the part of the vehicle that are under the most demand yet are the most underestimated. Tires are extremely important, because the small running surface  
on the tires is the only point of contact that the vehicle has with the road.  
The service life of the tire depends on the tire pressure, the driving style, the way the tires are handled, and correct mounting of the tire.  
WARNING  
New tires or tires that are old, worn, or damaged cannot provide the maximum vehicle control and braking effect.  
Handling wheels and tires incorrectly can reduce driving safety and cause accidents and serious injuries.  
For all four wheels, use only radial tires of the same design, size (rolling circumference), and tread pattern.  
You must break in new tires because they have reduced traction and braking efficiency when they are new. To reduce the risk of accidents and serious  
injuries, drive carefully during the first 370 miles (600 km).  
Regularly check the tire pressure when the tires are cold and always maintain the specified pressure. If the tire pressure is too low, the tire can heat up so  
much while driving that the tread separates or the tire ruptures.  
Check the tires regularly for damage and wear.  
Never drive with tires that are damaged (punctured, cut, cracked, or bulging) or worn. Driving with tires in this condition can cause tire blowouts,  
accidents, and serious injuries. Replace worn or damaged tires immediately.  
Never exceed the maximum permissible speed and tire load specified for the tires fitted to your vehicle.  
The effectiveness of the driver assistance systems and the braking assistance systems depends on tire traction.  
If there are unusual vibrations or if the vehicle pulls to one side while driving, stop immediately and check the wheels and tires for damage.  
To reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, accidents, and serious injuries, never loosen the bolts on rims with a bolted rim ring.  
Do not use any wheels or tires if you do not know how they have been used in the past. Used wheels and tires may be damaged, even if this damage is  
not visible, and could lead to tire damage, tire failure or loss of vehicle control.  
Old tires can lose pressure suddenly at high speeds or fail and cause accidents and serious injuries. This is true even if the tires have not been used yet.  
Only use tires that are more than six years old if absolutely necessary and drive with extreme caution if doing so.  
WARNING  
If the wheel bolts are not tightened correctly or are missing, the wheels could become loose and lead to loss of vehicle control, accidents, and serious injuries.  
Never drive with missing or loose wheel bolts.  
Always use wheel bolts that are correct for the rim and the vehicle model.  
Always tighten the wheel bolts to the correct tightening torque. If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten the wheel bolts with the lug wrench and then  
have the tightening torque checked as soon as possible by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen  
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
WARNING  
Improper installation of the tires on the rim can cause tires to suddenly lose air or go flat while driving and damage the rim. This can cause accidents and fatal  
injuries.  
Always have tires installed on the rim by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends  
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Handling wheels and tires  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒  
Introduction.  
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