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Using unsuitable or damaged rims can impair driving safety and cause accidents and serious injuries.

Only use rims permitted for the vehicle.

Check the rims regularly for damage and replace them if necessary.

WARNING

Loosening and tightening bolts incorrectly on rims with bolted rim rings can cause severe accidents and death.

Never loosen the bolts on rims with a bolted rim ring.

Have all procedures on rims with bolted rim rings performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Maintaining wheels and tires

Checking the tire pressure

Incorrect tire pressures negatively affect vehicle handling and can cause increased tire wear or even a ﬂat tire ⇒

. Above

all, the correct tire pressure is especially important when driving at high speeds.

Check the tire pressure at least once a month.

Check the tire pressure only when tires are cold. The speciﬁed tire pressure only applies to a cold tire. The tire pressure

on warm tires is higher than on cold tires. Therefore, never release air from a warm tire to adjust the tire pressure.

Always adjust the tire pressures to the vehicle load ⇒

.

After adjusting tire pressures, always screw the caps on the valves and note the information about the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS).

Always use the tire pressures speciﬁed on the label. Never exceed the maximum tire pressure speciﬁed on the side of th

tire.

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.

Fig. 175 On the driver door pillar: Tire inflation pressure label.

The tire inﬂation pressure label indicates the correct tire inﬂation pressure for approved tires and is located on the driver door

pillar ﬁg. 175. The factory-installed tires can be winter, summer or all-season tires.

An incorrect tire pressure can cause increased tire wear, negatively affect driving behavior and damage tires. Compliance with

the correct tire pressure is very important, particularly when driving at high speeds.

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The speciﬁed tire pressure is given for a cold tire. For warm tires, the pressure is higher.

Never reduce the pressure of a warm tire in order to reach the speciﬁed value. This will cause the actual pressure when the

tire is cold to be too low.

WARNING

A tire pressure that is too low can result in a sudden loss of air, separation of the tire tread or bursting of the tire while

driving. An incorrect tire pressure shortens the service life of the tire and negatively affects driving behavior.

An incorrect tire pressure can cause accidents and fatal injuries.

Check the tire pressures regularly, at least once a month and also before driving long distances.

Always adjust the tire pressure according to your load.

Never reduce the tire pressure when tires are warm.

WARNING

Excessive speeds and vehicle overloading can cause overheating, sudden tire damage (including tire blow-outs) and

separation of the tread.

This can cause accidents and fatal injuries.

Never exceed the maximum load for the tires ﬁtted ⇒ Tire labeling and tire classiﬁcations .

Never exceed the maximum permitted speed for the tires ﬁtted ⇒ Tire labeling and tire classiﬁcations .

NOTICE

Careless handling of the tire pressure gage may damage the valve.

When positioning the tire pressure gauge, make sure it is not tilted at the valve stem.

Tire pressures that are too low increase fuel consumption.

Tire inﬂation pressure for cold tires

Tire pressure

Drive

Size designation

psi

36

kPa

250

bar

2.5

215/55 R17 94H

215/50 R18 92H

225/55 R17 97H

225/50 R18 95H

Front-wheel drive

All-wheel drive

(4MOTION)

36

41

250

280

2.5

2.8

225/45 R19 92H

T125/70 R18 99M

Compact spare

wheel

60

420

4.2

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Vehicles Approved as Light Commercial Vehicles

Tire pressure

Drive

Size designation

psi

41

38

kPa

280

260

bar

2.8

2.6

215/55 R18 95H

235/45 R19 95H

All-wheel drive

(4MOTION)

Compact spare

wheel

T125/70 R18 99M

60

420

4.2

Details of the correct tire pressure are located on the tire pressure label on the driver's door pillar. If the details on the tire

pressure label differ from the details in the Manual, the details on the tire pressure label apply.

²⁾This data was not yet available at the time of printing.

Monitoring the tightening torque

The correct wheel bolts must always be used for each vehicle model, and these bolts must always be tightened to the correct

torque. The wheel bolt tightening torque must be checked regularly with a functional torque wrench. In addition, the tightening

torque must be checked immediately after each wheel change with a functional torque wrench. If the wheel bolts are not

tightened enough to meet the speciﬁcation, the wheel bolts and consequently the wheel could come loose while driving.

Exceeding the tightening speciﬁcation could damage the wheel bolts and threads.

Wheel bolts that are corroded and difﬁcult to turn must be replaced and the threads in the wheel hub must be cleaned before

checking the tightening torque. Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hub.

Wheel bolt tightening speciﬁcation

The tightening torque of the wheel bolts is speciﬁed in the chapter on replacing wheels → page , Changing a wheel.

WARNING

If the wheel bolts are not tightened enough to meet the speciﬁcation, the wheel bolts and consequently the wheel could

come loose while driving. Exceeding the tightening speciﬁcation could damage the wheel bolts and threads.

Wheel bolts that are tightened incorrectly or missing could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and lead to serious

accidents and fatal injuries.

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.

Never drive with missing or loose wheel bolts.

Always use wheel bolts that are correct for the rim and the vehicle model.

Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hub. Even when tightened to the speciﬁcation, the

wheel bolts could become loose while driving.

Ensure the wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hubs are clean, easy to move and free of oil and grease.

Never loosen the bolts on rims with a bolted rim ring.

Replacing tires

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Fig. 176 Diagram for rotating the wheels (general example).

To ensure that the tires wear evenly, rotating the tires regularly according to the diagram is recommended ﬁg. 176. This will

allow the tires to have approximately the same length of service life.

Volkswagen recommends having the wheel replacement carried out by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Monitoring the tread depth

Tread depth

Most driving situations require a tire tread that is as deep as possible. All tires, or at least tires on the same axle, must have an

even tread depth ⇒

. This applies in particular to wet or wintry road conditions.

In most countries, the legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm (1/16 of an inch). This is measured in the tread grooves next to

the wear indicators. Observe any legal regulations speciﬁc to the country where you are driving.

Note the legal requirements in the applicable country for minimum tread depths on winter and all-season tires.

Tire wear

Tire wear depends on various factors:

Driving style.

Wheel balancing.

Running gear alignment.

An imbalance can occur while driving, which can be noticed by uneven steering. Tire imbalances also affect tire wear. In these

situations, have the wheels balanced again.

Incorrect wheel alignment impairs driving safety and increases tire wear. If there is high degree of tire wear, have the wheel

alignment checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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Tire Wear when Driving with a Sporty Driving Style

Driving quickly around curves, rapid acceleration, and heavy braking increase tire wear.

If you drive with a sporty driving style, check the tread depth every 5000 to 10,000 km (approx. 3107 to 6214 miles).

Tread wear indicator in tires

Fig. 177 In the tread grooves: wear indicator.

The tread wear indicator is 1.6 mm (1/16 in) above the base of the tread ﬁg. 177. Markings on the sides of the tire indicate th

location of the tread wear indicator ﬁg. 177.

The tread wear indicator indicates if a tire is worn out. At the latest, the tire must be replaced if the tread depth is worn down to

the tread wear indicator.

When you check the tread depth, you must check the wear indicators of all tread grooves.

WARNING

Worn tires are a safety risk and make it difﬁcult to control the vehicle well. They increase the braking distance and the risk

of skidding.

Worn tires have signiﬁcantly less grip. Particularly on wet roads, the vehicle is more likely to “hydroplane”.

Worn tires could cause loss of vehicle control, serious accidents and death.

Replace tires with new tires when the tires are worn down to the tread wear indicator.

Wheels and tires in snow and ice

Winter tires

Summer tires offer very little holding force on icy or snowy roads. Winter or all-season tires improve vehicle handling and

braking performance in winter road conditions. Volkswagen recommends using winter tires on the vehicle at temperatures

below +7 °C (+45 °F) or in winter road conditions. This also applies to vehicles with all-wheel drive (4MOTION).

The effectiveness of winter tires or all-season tires is greatly reduced when the tire tread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm

(approx. 5/32 in).

The following applies when using winter tires:

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Follow all applicable laws in the country of operation.

Use winter tires on all four wheels at the same time.

Only use in winter road conditions.

Only use the tire sizes permitted for the vehicle.

Only use winter tires that have the same belt construction, size, and tread pattern.

Follow the speed restriction based on the speed rating.

Speed restriction

Winter tires have a speed restriction based on their speed rating ⇒ Tire labeling and tire classiﬁcations .

A speed warning can be set in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment System under the Tires menu.

On V winter tires, the speed restriction and required tire pressure depend on the engine. Always ask an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility about the permitted speed and required tire pressure.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

In winter road conditions, do not let the improved driving characteristics of winter tires tempt you to take safety risks, as

otherwise you may lose control of the vehicle, resulting in serious injuries.

Adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and trafﬁc conditions.

When temperatures are above +7 °C (+45 °F), summer tires provide better vehicle handling. There is less road noise, the

tires wear more slowly, and economy is better.

For vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, the system must be recalibrated after changing to winter tires ⇒ Ho

the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works.

The speed limit and tire load of winter tires may differ from those of summer tires.

You can contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for permitted winter tire

sizes. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Snow chains

Note the legal requirements and the permitted maximum speed when driving with snow chains.

Snow chains improve driving and braking handling when on roads covered with ice or snow.

Snow chains may only be mounted on the front wheels and only on the following tire/rim combinations:

Tire size

Rim

215/55 R17

7 J x 17 ET45

If possible, use ﬁne-mesh snow chains that include a chain lock no larger than 11 mm (approx. 7/16 in).

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for more

information about wheel, tire, and snow chain sizes. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer o

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Snow chains may only be used on tire/rim combinations that are approved for snow chain operation.

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If using snow chains, remove the wheel covers and rim accent rings before mounting the snow chains. However, the wheel

bolts must be covered with caps for safety reasons. Caps can be obtained from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Using snow chains on the compact spare tire or collapsible spare tire

Using snow chains on the compact spare tire or collapsible spare tire is not permitted for technical reasons.

1. If a front tire is ﬂat, mount the compact spare tire or collapsible spare tire on the rear axle.

2. Replace the damaged front wheel with the removed rear wheel. Pay attention to the running direction when doing this.

Volkswagen recommends attaching the snow chains before mounting the wheel.

WARNING

Using unsuitable snow chains or installing snow chains incorrectly can cause serious accidents and death.

Always use the correct snow chains.

Only use snow chains on the tire/rim combinations approved by Volkswagen.

Follow the installation instructions provided by the snow chain manufacturer.

Never drive faster than intended according to the speciﬁcations of the snow chain manufacturer or permitted by law

when snow chains are mounted.

NOTICE

If snow chains are used on routes that are not snowy, they will impair the driving characteristics, damage the tires, and be

quickly destroyed.

Remove snow chains when driving on roads without snow.

NOTICE

Snow chains that come into contact with the rim directly can scratch or damage the rim.

To prevent damage, use snow chains with integrated rim protection.

On vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, the system must be reprogrammed after snow chains are mounted

⇒ How the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works .

Troubleshooting

Damage to tires and rims can often occur where it is not visible ⇒

.

If you suspect that a wheel is damaged, slow down and stop as soon as trafﬁc allows and it is safe to do so.

Vehicle pulls to one side or unusual vibrations

The vehicle pulls to the left or right when driving, or there are unusual vibrations. This could indicate tire damage or too low a

tire inﬂation pressure.

Check the tires!

Slow down immediately and stop the vehicle as soon as the trafﬁc situation allows and it is safe to do so.

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1. Check the tires and rims for damage.

2. Do not continue driving if there is tire damage.

3. Replace the damaged wheel ⇒

Introduction. If necessary, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

4. If no exterior damage is visible, drive slowly and carefully to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility to have the vehicle checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Foreign object stuck in the tire

A foreign object is stuck in the tire or between the tread segments.

1. If an object has punctured through to the inside of a tire, leave the object in place. Objects stuck between the tire tread

segments can be removed.

2. Replace the damaged wheel ⇒

Introduction. If necessary, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

3. Check and adjust the tire pressure.

4. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Tires lose traction

The vehicle loses traction when driving along curved stretches, and swerves. The braking distance is longer and the anti-slip

regulation (ASR) and the anti-lock brake system (ABS) take control earlier.

The tire may be too worn down to guarantee sufﬁcient traction ⇒ Monitoring the tread depth.

1. Go slowly and carefully to the nearest suitably qualiﬁed professional to have the vehicle checked. Volkswagen

recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Wheel bolts can only be undone with diﬃculty

Wheel bolts can corrode over time. This means that the wheel bolts can only be undone with difﬁculty.

1. Contact professional assistance, or drive slowly and carefully to the nearest qualiﬁed professional to have the vehicle

checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

WARNING

Unusual vibrations or the vehicle pulling to one side while driving may indicate tire damage.

Tire damage could cause loss of vehicle control, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Slow down immediately and stop the vehicle as soon as the trafﬁc situation allows and it is safe to do so.

Check the tires and rims for damage.

Never continue driving with damaged tires or rims. Instead, seek professional assistance.

If no exterior damage is visible, drive slowly and carefully to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the vehicle checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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How the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System

warns the driver if tire pressures are

too low.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System uses the ABS sensors to monitor the RPM and therefore the rolling circumference of the

individual wheels during travel.

If a tire loses air or the tire pressure is too low, the rolling circumference is reduced and the RPM increases.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System shows a change in the rolling circumference of the tires via the

instrument cluster.

indicator light in the

The following situations can also cause the RPM to change:

The tire pressure has changed

The tire has structural damage

One side of the vehicle has a heavier load than the other

Snow chains are installed on the tires

Only one wheel was replaced on each axle

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System will not work if the ESC or ABS is malfunctioning ⇒ Troubleshooting.

Reference Pressure

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

⇒ Checking the tire pressure.

If the tire pressure has been correctly adjusted on all four tires, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be re-calibrated

⇒ Calibrating the Tire Pressure Monitoring System . This 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 manne

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 pressure 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 correc

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 continuously 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.

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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 the TPMS to

continue to function properly.

WARNING

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system

limitations. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System cannot detect all driving situations and may not react, or may react with

a delay, or may react in a way that is not desired. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents, serious injuries and

death.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. The driver is always

responsible for maintaining the correct tire pressures.

Observe the system limitations ⇒ Limitations of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System .

Regularly check the tire pressure when the tires are cold and always maintain the speciﬁed pressures as stated on

the tire inﬂation pressure label for the tires ﬁtted on the vehicle ⇒ Checking the tire pressure.

Check the tires regularly for signs of wear or damage and replace worn or damaged tires immediately.

Never exceed the maximum permissible speed and tire load speciﬁed for the tires ﬁtted to your vehicle.

WARNING

If you drive with insufﬁcient tire pressure, the tire could become so hot that the tread could separate, 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.

Different tire pressures or low tire pressures can increase tire wear, decrease vehicle stability, increase braking distance,

and result in tire damage, tire failure and loss of vehicle control.

This can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.

Always pay attention to the warnings given by the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If the

warning light turns

on, stop the vehicle immediately but safely with regard for other trafﬁc and check all of the tires ⇒ Checking the tire

pressure.

The driver is responsible for maintaining the correct tire pressure. Regularly check the tire pressure when the tires

are cold and always maintain the speciﬁed pressures as stated on the tire inﬂation pressure label for the tires ﬁtted

on the vehicle ⇒ Checking the tire pressure. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) can only function

correctly when all tires are inﬂated to the correct pressure when they are cold.

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

⇒ Checking the tire pressure. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Always set up the Tire Pressure Monitoring System correctly .

WARNING

Excessive speeds and vehicle overloading can cause overheating, sudden tire damage (including tire blow-outs) and

separation of the tread.

This can cause accidents and fatal injuries.

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Never exceed the maximum load for the tires ﬁtted ⇒ Tire labeling and tire classiﬁcations .

Never exceed the maximum permitted speed for the tires ﬁtted ⇒ Tire labeling and tire classiﬁcations .

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.

Limitations of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Regular Maintenance

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 of all tires must be checked once a month when the tires are cold and must correspond to the vehicle

manufacturer's speciﬁcations on the tire inﬂation pressure label.

This also applies to the tire pressure of the spare wheel or compact spare wheel.

The recommended tire pressure for the tires installed at the factory is speciﬁed on the tire inﬂation pressure label ⇒ Checkin

the tire pressure.

Unresolved Malfunctions

If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System displays a malfunction, the tire pressure cannot be monitored correctly. A malfunction i

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

indicator light displays a system malfunction to make sure that the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System is working properly ⇒ Troubleshooting the Tire Pressure Monitoring System .

Sporty driving

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System may be delayed or not be displayed at all when driving with a sporty style, on winter or

unpaved roads, or when driving with snow chains.

Calibrating the 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.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must only be recalibrated if all tires are inﬂated to the correct pressure when they are

cold. In order to measure the tire pressure on cold tires, the vehicle must be left to stand for 3 hours or only be driven slowly

over short distances during this time.

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.

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