Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -> Introduction for Your Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door First Generation (2007-2016)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
Introduction  
In this section you’ll find information about:  
Indicator light (telltale)  
TPMS-DIRECT EMPTY MODULE for REUSE  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and recalibration with the MFI  
Your vehicle's Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) uses the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)  
sensors to indirectly check the tire pressure of all four tires while you are driving. The sensors monitor  
the tread circumference (rolling circumference) and vibration characteristics of the individual tires.  
TPMS warns if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires while the vehicle is moving.  
Pressure loss is signaled by the indicator light (described below) as well as by acoustic warnings  
and text warnings in the instrument cluster display if your vehicle has this display (Multi-Function  
Indicator - MFI).  
The original benchmark pressure is the recommended maximum load cold tire inflation pressure for  
the tires that come with your vehicle. This pressure is listed on the tire pressure label on the driver  
door jamb ⇒ꢀ Tire inflation pressure. After adjusting the tire pressures in all 4 tires, you can confirm the  
new cold inflation pressures by storing them in the appropriate menu in the MFI and change the  
benchmark pressure to match the current pressure of the tires on your vehicle.  
Recalibrating the TPMS to reset the benchmark cold tire inflation pressure is explained below  
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WARNING  
Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinflation can cause sudden tire failure, loss of control,  
collision, serious personal injury or even death.  
When the warning symbol appears in the instrument cluster, stop and inspect the tires.  
Incorrect tire pressure and/or underinflation can cause increased tire wear and can affect  
the handling of the vehicle and stopping ability.  
Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinflation can also lead to sudden tire failure,  
including a blowout and sudden deflation, causing loss of vehicle control.  
The driver is responsible for the correct tire pressures for all tires on the vehicle. The  
recommended tire pressure values are listed on a sticker inside the driver door ⇒ꢀ Tire  
inflation pressure.  
The TPMS can only work correctly when all tires on the vehicle are filled to the correct  
cold tire inflation pressure.  
Using incorrect tire pressure values can cause accidents or other damage. Always inflate  
the tires to the correct specified cold tire pressure values for the tires installed on the vehicle.  
Always maintain correct cold tire inflation pressure so that TPMS can do its job.  
Always inflate tires to the recommended and correct tire pressure before driving off.  
Driving with underinflated tires causes them to flex (bend) more, letting them get too hot,  
resulting in tread separation, sudden tire failure, and loss of control.  
Excessive speed and/overloading can cause heat buildup, sudden tire failure and loss of  
control.  
If the tire pressure is too low or too high, the tires will wear prematurely and the vehicle  
will not handle well.  
If the tire is not “flat” and you do not have to change a wheel immediately, drive carefully  
and at reduced speed to the nearest service station to check the tire pressure and add air as  
required.  
When replacing tires or wheel rims on vehicles equipped with TPMS always read and heed  
the information and all WARNINGS regarding Tires and wheels  
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) must be recalibrated using the MFI  
whenever you remove and remount or change any wheel or tire on the vehicle, even if the  
reinstalled or replacement wheels and tires are identical to those that were removed and even  
if the tire pressure does not change  
WARNING  
Improper use of the MFI reset function can cause the TPMS to give false warnings or to give  
no warning despite dangerously low tire pressure ⇒ꢀ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
and recalibration with the MFI.  
Underinflation increases fuel consumption and tire wear.  
Do not rely solely on the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Check your tires regularly to  
make sure 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 tire tread but have not penetrated into  
the body of tire itself.