Get Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Guide for Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)

The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if

The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning

based on the cold inflation tire pressure requirements threshold for any reason, including low temperature

found on the tire placard located on the driver’s-side effects, or natural air pressure loss through the tire.

B-pillar.

The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire

The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn

1 psi (6.9 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that off until the tire pressure is at or above recommended

when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure cold tire placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure

will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based warning has been illuminated, the tire pressure must be

on cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire increased to the recommended cold tire placard pressure

pressure after a vehicle has not been driven for more than in order for the “TPMS Warning Lamp” to be turned off.

three hours - and in outside ambient temperature. Refer The system will automatically update and the “TPMS

to “Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Warning Lamp” will extinguish once the updated tire

Operating” for information on how to properly inflate pressures have been received. The vehicle may need to be

the vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will also increase as driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to

the vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be receive this information.

no adjustment for this increased pressure.

For example, your vehicle may have a recommended

CAUTION!

cold (parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of

35 psi (241 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C)

and the measured tire pressure is 30 psi (207 kPa), a

temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will decrease the tire

pressure to approximately 26 psi (179 kPa). This tire

pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn on the “TPMS

Warning Light.” Driving the vehicle may cause the tire

pressure to rise to approximately 30 psi (207 kPa), but the

“TPMS Warning Light” will still be on. In this situation,

the “TPMS Warning Light” will turn off only after the

tires have been inflated to the vehicle’s recommended

cold tire pressure value.

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The TPMS has been optimized for the original

equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have

been established for the tire size equipped on your

vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor

damage may result when using replacement

equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or

style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor dam-

age. Do not use aftermarket sealants or balance

beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as

damage to the sensors may result.

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After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure

always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will

prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve

stem, which could damage the TPMS sensor.

NOTE:

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Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure,

and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in

the tire.

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The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care

and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire

failure or condition.

Base System

The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim

while adjusting your tire pressure.

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mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev-

els. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve

stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver

Module.

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 NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the

stopping ability.

tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain

the proper pressure.

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The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-

nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain The Basic TPMS consists of the following components:

correct tire pressure, using an accurate tire pressure

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Receiver Module

gage, even if under-inflation has not reached the level

to trigger illumination of the “TPMS Warning Lamp.”

Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors

TPMS Telltale Warning Light

Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure

Warnings

detected. The system fault will also sound a chime. If the

ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, pro-

The “TPMS Telltale Warning Light” will illu- viding the system fault still exists. The “TPMS Warning

minate in the instrument cluster, and an au- Lamp” will turn off when the fault condition no longer

dible chime will be activated when one or more exists. A system fault can occur with any of the following

of the four active road tire pressures are low. scenarios:

Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible,

1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to

check the inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle,

facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS

and inflate each tire to the vehicle’s recommended cold

sensors.

tire pressure value (located on the placard on the

driver’s-side B-Pillar). The system will automatically 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting

update and the “TPMS Warning Lamp” will extinguish that affects radio wave signals.

once the updated tire pressures have been received.

3. Accumulation of excessive snow and/or ice around

NOTE: The vehicle may need to be driven for up to the wheels or wheel housings.

20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this

4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.

information.

5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors.

The “TPMS Warning Lamp” will flash on and off for

75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system fault is

Vehicles with Compact Spare

tire, the TPMS will automatically update, and the “TPMS

Telltale Warning Light” will turn off as long as no tire

pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in any

of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be

driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) for

1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a

TPMS sensor. Therefore the TPMS will not monitor the

pressure in the compact spare tire.

2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road the TPMS to receive this information.

tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning

limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a chime will

sound and the “TPMS Telltale Warning Light” will turn

on.

Premium System – If Equipped

The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim-

mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev-

els. Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve

3. After driving for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph stem transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver

(25 km/h), the “TPMS Telltale Warning Light” will flash Module.

on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.

NOTE: It is particularly important to regularly check

4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will and maintain proper tire pressure in all the tires.

sound, the “TPMS Telltale Warning Light” will flash on

The Premium TPMS consists of the following compo-

and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.

nents:

5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and

reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare

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Receiver Module

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Four TPMS Sensors

Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the four

wheel wells)

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Various TPMS messages, which display in the Elec-

tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and graph-

ics displaying tire pressures

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Yellow TPMS Telltale Warning Light

TPMS Low Pressure Warnings

The “TPMS Telltale Warning Light” will illuminate in the

instrument cluster, and an audible chime will be acti-

vated when one or more of the four active road tire

Low Tire Pressure Display

pressures are low. In addition, the EVIC will display a Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four

Low Pressure message for three seconds and a graphic active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible,

display of the pressure value(s) with the low tire(s) and inflate the low tire(s) that is flashing on the graphic

flashing.

display to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure

value. The system will automatically update, the graphic

display of the pressure value(s) will stop flashing, and

the “TPMS Telltale Warning Light” will extinguish once

the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The

vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above

15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this information.

Check TPMS Message

The “TPMS Telltale Warning Light” will flash on and off

for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system fault

is detected. The system fault will also sound a chime. The

EVIC will display a CHECK TPM SYSTEM message for

three seconds. This text message is then followed by a

graphic display, with - - in place of the pressure value(s)

indicating which TPMS Sensor(s) is not being received.

Check TPM System Display

If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat,

providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault

no longer exists, the “TPMS Telltale Warning Light” will

no longer flash, the CHECK TPM SYSTEM text message

will not be present, and a pressure value will be dis- 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road

played instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning

of the following scenarios:

limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the “TPMS

Telltale Warning Light” will remain on, a chime will

sound, and the EVIC will still display a flashing pressure

value in the graphic display.

1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to

facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS

sensors.

3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above

15 mph (25 km/h), the “TPMS Telltale Warning Light”

will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on

2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting

that affects radio wave signals.

3. Accumulation of excessive snow and/or ice around solid. In addition, the EVIC will display a CHECK TPM

the wheels or wheel housings.

SYSTEM message for three seconds and then display

dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value.

4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.

5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors.

Vehicles with Compact Spare

4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will

sound, the “TPMS Telltale Warning Light” will flash on

and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the

EVIC will display a CHECK TPM SYSTEM message for

three seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the

pressure value.

1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a

TPMS. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure

in the compact spare tire.

5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and

reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare,

the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the

“TPMS Telltale Warning Light” will turn off and the

graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure value

instead of dashes (- -), as long no tire pressure is below

the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active

road tires.

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This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

The tire pressure sensors are regulated under one of the

following licenses:

United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KR5S120123

Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2671-S120123

NOTE: The vehicle may need to be driven for up to

20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the

TPMS to receive this information.

General Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and

RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the

following conditions:

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This device may not cause harmful interference.

Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) for Your Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

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