WARNING
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System is not a substitute for the full concentration of the driver and operates only within the limits of
the system. The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System cannot detect all driving situations and may not react at all or may react with a
delay or in an undesired way. If you do not pay due attention, there is a risk of accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.
● Always pay due attention, and do not rely exclusively on the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. The driver is always responsible for
ensuring that the tyre pressure is correct.
● Observe the system limits (→ Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator).
● Check the tyre pressure regularly when the tyres are cold and always maintain the specified pressure corresponding to the tyre
pressure sticker for the tyres fitted on the vehicle (→ Tyre pressure).
● Check the tyres regularly for signs of wear or damage and replace worn or damaged tyres immediately.
● Never exceed the top speed and load permitted for the fitted tyres.
WARNING
If the vehicle is driven with a tyre pressure that is too low, the tyre could heat up to such an extent that the tread becomes detached
and the tyre bursts. This could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
If the tyre pressure is too low or too high, the tyres will wear prematurely and the vehicle will not handle well.
Different tyre pressures or tyre pressures that are too low can increase tyre wear, reduce vehicle stability, extend the braking distance
and lead to tyre damage, tyre failure and loss of control over the vehicle.
This can result in serious accidents and fatal injuries.
● Always observe the warnings of the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. If the indicator lamp lights up, stop immediately in a
place that is safe from traffic and check all tyres (→ Tyre pressure).
● The driver is responsible for the correct tyre pressure. Check the tyre pressure regularly when the tyres are cold and always
maintain the specified pressure corresponding to the tyre pressure sticker for the tyres fitted on the vehicle (→ Tyre pressure). The
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System cannot function correctly unless all cold tyres have the correct tyre pressure.
● If the tyre is not flat and it is not necessary to change the wheel immediately, drive at low speed to the nearest suitably qualified
workshop and have the tyre pressure checked and corrected (→ Tyre pressure). Volkswagen recommends using an authorised
Volkswagen repairer.
● Always adapt the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator correctly (→ Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator).
WARNING
Excessive speeds and overloading of the vehicle can cause overheating, sudden tyre damage including tyre bursts and detachment of
the tread.
This can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.
● Never exceed the maximum load capacity of the fitted tyres (→ Tyre lettering and tyre type).
● Never exceed the permitted maximum speed of the fitted tyres (→ Tyre lettering and tyre type).
If the tyre pressure is too low, this will increase fuel consumption and tyre wear.
When new tyres are driven at high speeds for the first time, they can expand slightly and trigger a one-off tyre pressure
warning.
Old tyres should be replaced only by tyres that have been approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle type.
Do not rely only on the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. Check your tyres regularly to ensure that 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
tyre tread but have not penetrated into the body of the tyre itself.
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