Introduction
The tyre monitoring system warns the driver when the tyre pressures get too low.
The following tyre monitoring systems are available for this vehicle:
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
—Various parameters (for example, rolling circumference) of all four wheels are monitored when driving using ABS
sensors (indirect measurement).
Reference pressure
The reference pressure for the tyre monitoring system is the tyre pressure of cold tyres with maximum load for the
factory-fitted tyres. The reference pressure corresponds to the information on the tyre pressure sticker (→ Tyre
pressure).
If the tyre pressure of all four tyres has been adjusted correctly, the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator must be re-
synchronised (→ Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator). The reference pressure is then adapted to the current tyre pressure.
WARNING
The intelligent tyre monitoring system technology cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only within
the limits of the system. Incorrect handling of the wheels and tyres can lead to a sudden loss of pressure in the
tyres, tread separation and even tyre blow-out.
● Check the tyre pressure regularly and always maintain the specified pressure (→ Tyre pressure). If the tyre
pressure is too low, it is possible that the tyre temperature will increase to such an extent that the tread peels off
and the tyre bursts.
● Always maintain the correct cold tyre pressure as specified on the tyre pressure sticker (→ Tyre pressure).
● Check the tyre pressure regularly when the tyres are cold. If necessary, adjust the tyre pressure in the cold tyre to
the recommended tyre pressure for the tyres installed on your vehicle (→ Tyre pressure).
● Check your tyres regularly for signs of wear or damage.
● Never exceed the maximum speed and load permitted for the fitted tyres.
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
pressure warning.
Old tyres should only be replaced by tyres that have been approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for
the vehicle type.
Do not rely only on the tyre monitoring system alone. 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 have become embedded in the tyre tread but have not penetrated into the body of the tyre itself.
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