tire pressure. If the size of the fitted tires differs from
those indicated on the type plate or on the tire pressure
sticker, the correct pressure must be found.
rims and tires
Tire monitoring systems
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As an added safety feature, the vehicle is equipped
with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) which
illuminates an indicator light when one or more tires
are clearly underinflated.
Introduction to the topic
The tire monitoring system warns the driver if the
tire pressure is too low.
When this warning light comes on, the vehicle
should be stopped as soon as possible, the tires
should be checked and inflated to the correct pressure.
Driving with clearly too low tire pressure causes the
tires to overheat and could damage them. Excessively
low pressure also reduces fuel efficiency and the service
life of the tire profile, and can negatively influence the
driving behavior and braking capacity of the vehicle.
The following tire monitoring systems are available for
this vehicle:
Tire monitoring system
— Monitors various parameters while driving,
such as the rolling circumference of all four tires using
the ABS sensors (indirect measurement).
The tire monitoring system is not a substitute for regular
tire maintenance and monitoring. The driver is responsible
for maintaining the correct tire pressure at all times, even
if the system has not yet warned of too low pressure.
Tire pressure monitoring system
— Monitors tire pressure via pressure sensors on all
valves (direct measurement). metal valves on tires
The tire monitoring system also has a fault indicator that
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warns when the system is not working correctly. This
indicator is linked to the too low pressure control
The reference pressure of the tire monitoring system
is the recommended pressure for the tires fitted at the
factory, measured when the tires are cold and with the
vehicle fully loaded. The reference pressure corresponds
to the data on the tire pressure sticker ÿ p. 359.
indicator. When the system detects a fault, the warning
lamp flashes for approx. 1 minute when the vehicle is
put into operation, then stays on. This will be repeated
the next times the vehicle is put into operation until the
fault is corrected.
If the correct pressure has been set in all four tires,
the tire monitoring system must be readjusted ÿ p. 351.
This is how the reference pressure is adapted to the
current tire pressure.
If the tire monitoring system indicates a malfunction, it
will not be able to monitor tire pressure correctly. System
failure can have various causes, e.g. For example,
replacing a wheel or a tire. After replacing a wheel or tire,
check whether the warning light indicates a system fault
to ensure that the system is working properly ÿ p. 354, ÿ
p. 354.
When practicing a sporty driving style, driving on rough
roads or in wintry conditions, or driving with snow
chains, the tire monitoring system may take time to
warn or not at all .
WARNING
The recommended pressure for factory-fitted tires can
be found on the tire pressure sticker on the driver's
door pillar ÿ p. 359.
The intelligent technology of the tire monitoring system
cannot overcome the limits imposed by physical laws
and only works within the limits of the system. Improper
handling of wheels and tires can cause sudden loss of
pressure, detachment of the tread and even a tire
blowout.
The pressure of all the tires must be checked monthly,
including the spare or emergency wheel, when they are
cold. The pressure must correspond to that prescribed
by the vehicle manufacturer, which appears on the sticker
of
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· Regularly check the tire pressure and always maintain
· If you are driving at high speed or with an excessive load, the
tires could become so hot that they could burst and you
could lose control of the vehicle.
the prescribed values ÿ p. 359. If the pressure is too
low, the tire could get so hot that the tread could come off
and the tire could burst.
Excessive or insufficient tire pressure
insufficient reduces their useful life and worsens the driving
behavior of the vehicle.
· Always maintain the correct pressure, comfor
me to the tire pressure sticker, measured with these when
cold ÿ p. 359.
If the tire is not completely deflated
If it is not necessary to change the tire immediately, go
at low speed to the nearest suitably qualified specialist
workshop and have the inflation pressure checked and
corrected ÿ p. 359. Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen
dealer.
Regularly check the pressure of the
tires when cold. If necessary, adjust the pressure expected
for the tires mounted on the vehicle when they are cold ÿ
p. 359.
The tire monitoring system has
· Periodically check the tires for signs of wear or damage.
must always be calibrated correctly.
Never exceed the maximum speed or the ca
authorized load capacity of the mounted tires.
Too low tire pressure increases fuel consumption and
tire wear.
WARNING
When driving at high speed for the first time with new
tires, the tires may spread slightly and, as a consequence,
an air pressure warning may occur.
If the pressure is not the same in all tires or is too low, the
tires could be damaged or fail, loss of control of the vehicle
could result in accidents, serious injury or death.
Replace old tires only with tires approved by Volkswagen
for the type of vehicle in question.
· If the warning light illuminates, stop immediately and check
all tires ÿ p. 359.
Do not rely only on the tire monitoring system. Check
the tires with
· If the pressure is not the same in all tires or is too low, it may
increase tire wear, worsen driving stability and increase
braking distance.
regularly to make sure they have the correct pressure and
show no signs of damage, such as punctures. Remove any
foreign bodies that may be in the tire profile as long as they have
not penetrated into it.
· The driver is always responsible for ensuring that the
pressure in all the vehicle's tires is correct. The
recommended pressure is shown on a sticker ÿ p. 359.
Tire monitoring system
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The tire monitoring system only
it can do its job if all tires have the correct pressure when
cold.
,
Please note on
page 350.
at the beginning of this chapter,
· The tires must always have adequate pressure for the
vehicle's state of load ÿ p. 359.
Description of operation
Among other things, the tire monitoring system compares the
revolutions of each wheel and thus its rolling circumference
using the ABS sensors.
· Before setting off, always inflate all tires to the correct
pressure ÿ p. 359.
· If you drive with too low pressure, the tire is subjected to
more bending work and, therefore, it could get so hot that
the tread could come off, the tire could burst and you could
lose control of the vehicle.
The tire monitoring system does not work when the
ESC or ABS has a malfunction ÿ p. 226.
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Rolling circumference can change:
— If the tire pressure has changed.
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— If the tire pressure is too low.
— If the structure of the tire is damaged.
Adapt the tire monitoring system
The system must be adapted again in the following
three cases:
— If the vehicle is unleveled by the load.
— If snow chains have been fitted.
— If an emergency wheel is fitted.
— If one wheel per axle has been changed.
— If the tire pressures have changed
ticos.
— If any wheels have been changed.
— If the wheels have been exchanged, e.g. For example, from
the front to the rear axle.
When practicing a sporty driving style, driving on
rough roads or in wintry conditions, or driving with
snow chains, the tire monitoring system may take
time to warn or not at all .
Only adapt the system when all the tires have the
correct pressure, measured when they are cold. To
measure the tire pressure, the vehicle must have been
stationary for 3 hours or not have driven more than a
few kilometers at low speed during this time.
If the rolling circumference of the tires changes, the
system alerts you with the warning light on the
instrument panel.
After a warning that a tire pressure is too
low, switch the ignition off and on again. Only
then can you adapt the tire monitoring system again.
The recommended pressure for factory-fitted tires
can be found on the tire pressure sticker on the
driver's door pillar ÿ p. 359.
1. Switch on the ignition.
The pressure of all the tires must be checked monthly
when they are cold. The pressure must correspond to
that prescribed by the vehicle manufacturer, which
appears on the tire pressure sticker.
2. Depending on the version, press the key or the
function button ÿ p. 41 and open the Vehicle
menu of the infotainment system.
Or: Depending on the version, press the key or
the function button
.
This also applies to the tire pressure of the spare or
emergency wheels.
3. Depending on the version, press the Settings
function button .
If the size of the fitted tires differs from those indicated
on the type plate or on the tire pressure sticker, the
correct pressure must be ascertained.
4. Press the Tires function button
5. Press the SET function button
.
.
6. If the pressure of all four tires corresponds to the
The tire monitoring system is not a substitute for
regular tire maintenance and monitoring. The driver is
responsible for maintaining the correct tire pressure at
all times, even if the system has not yet warned of too
low pressure.
required values, press the Confirm function button
.
After a long drive (at least 20 minutes) at
different speeds, the system automatically
adapts the new values and monitors them.
The tire monitoring system also has
Or: To cancel the process, press the Cancel
more with a fault indicator that is linked to the warning
lamp. If the system has a fault, after switching on the
ignition the warning lamp flashes for approx. 1 minute,
then stays on.
function button
.
The current tire pressure will not be saved and
the system will not adapt.
If the tire monitoring system indicates a malfunction, it
will not be able to monitor tire pressure correctly.
System failure can have various causes, e.g. For
example, replacing a wheel or a tire. After replacing a
wheel or tire, check whether the warning light indicates
a system fault to ensure that the system is working
properly ÿ p. 354.
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rims and tires
When the tires are not moving, the sensors do not send the
pressure values. This prevents the discharge of the sensor
batteries.
Tire pressure monitoring system
If no pressure is sent, the last ones received appear in grey.
,
Please note on
page 350.
at the beginning of this chapter,
Activate and deactivate the tire pressure monitoring
system (depending on the vehicle)
Observe the legal provisions of the respective country
regarding the tire pressure monitoring system.
If a set of tires without sensors or whose sensors are not
compatible with the vehicle is mounted on the vehicle, the
control lamp flashes for approx. 1 minute, then stays on. Tire
pressures will not be monitored. It is not possible to turn off
the system.
Adjusting the tire pressure After any
significant change in the vehicle's state of charge , the tire
pressure must be checked and adjusted. The recommended
tire pressure for the vehicle is listed on a sticker on the driver's
door pillar or on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
Fig. 246 Schematic representation of the display in
the instrument cluster display: Current tire pressures.
1 Theoretical pressure in bars
2 Actual pressure in bars
The values measured with the pressure gauge during tire
3 Pressure loss, front left tire
inflation may differ from the values determined by the RDK. The
RDK works more precisely!
4 Fault in the system at the rear right
Functional description The tire
Select theoretical pressures for partial or full load
pressure monitoring system (RDK) monitors the tire pressure
of all four wheels while driving by means of sensors arranged in
the tires.
Depending on the state of charge of the vehicle, the driver
must select the corresponding theoretical pressure.
In case of loss of pressure, the system warns the driver.
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Depending on the version, press the key or the function
button
.
Display of tire pressures on the instrument cluster screen
3. Press the Vehicle function button
4. Press the Settings function button .
5. Select the Tires menu option .
6. Select the Load menu option .
7. Select the charging status.
.
1. Open the Vehicle status menu on the instrument cluster
display ÿ p. 41.
The vehicle is represented with the actual and theoretical
pressures of all mounted wheels ÿ fig. 246.
After switching on the ignition, the last measured tire pressures
are first displayed; when the drive starts, the display is updated.
If the pressure is too low, the affected tires and their actual values
are marked ÿ fig. 246.
Selecting the type of tires If you change
to tires of other dimensions, it may be necessary to adapt
the theoretical pressure to the new tires. If no adaptation is
necessary, the selection menu will not be available.
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1. Switch on the ignition.
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2. Depending on the version, press the key or the
5. If the fault persists, go to a duly qualified
specialized workshop. Volkswagen recommends
a Volkswagen dealer.
function button
.
3. Press the Vehicle function button
4. Press the Settings function button .
5. Select the Tires menu option .
.
Fault in the tire control system
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The control indicator flashes for approx. 1 minute,
then stays lit yellow.
6. Select the corresponding size of the
tires.
In case of mounting tires of dimensions
There is a fault in the system.
If not provided at the factory, the corresponding
target pressure can be recorded later. Contact
a suitably qualified specialist workshop for this.
Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
1.
Do not continue the march!
2. Switch the ignition off and on again.
3. Re-adapt the control system of the
tires ÿ p. 351.
Spare wheel, emergency wheel or inflatable spare
wheel The pressure of the spare wheel, emergency
4. If the fault persists, go to a duly qualified
specialized workshop. Volkswagen recommends
a Volkswagen dealer.
wheel and inflatable spare wheel in the boot is not
monitored.
If you drive on rough roads for a long time
or drive sportily, the tire monitoring system
may be temporarily switched off. If there is a
malfunction in the system, the control lamp flashes
for approx. 1 minute, then stays on. However, the
warning light goes out when road conditions or
driving style change.
WARNING
· The pressure sensors are attached to special
aluminum valves that are firmly screwed. When
checking and correcting tire pressure, do not bend
these valves.
· If the caps are missing from the tire valves, the
valves and sensors could be damaged. For this
reason, always drive with the valve caps fully
screwed on. Do not use metal valves.
Problems and solutions, tire
pressure monitoring system
· Do not use “Comfort” caps, as they are not hermetic
and could damage the sensors.
Please note on
page 350.
,at the beginning of this chapter,
Problems and solutions, tire
monitoring system
low tire pressure
The control indicator lights up yellow.
Please note on
page 350.
,at the beginning of this chapter,
Message: Faulty tire(s)! The pressure in one or
more tires is below 1.4 bar (20 psi/ 140 kPa) or
there is a critical pressure loss. 1.
low tire pressure
Do not continue the march!
The control indicator lights up yellow.
2. Check all wheels for signs of
external damage or if they have stuck an object.
The pressure in one or more tires has dropped, or
the tire structure is damaged.
1.
Do not continue the march!
3. Check the pressure of all tires ÿ p. 359.
2. Check and adjust the pressure of all tires ÿ p.
359.
4. Change the wheel or continue driving at low speed
to the nearest suitably qualified specialist
workshop. Volkswagen recommends a
Volkswagen dealer.
3. Have damaged tires replaced
two.
4. Adapt the tire monitoring system again ÿ p. 351.
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rims and tires
Message: Tire pressures too low! This warning
ripped off However, they are very important, since
indicates that the pressure of at least one of the
tires is critical.
their narrow support surfaces are the vehicle's only
contact with the road.
1. Check the pressure of all tires and correct it ÿ p.
359.
The useful life of the tires depends on their
pressure, their handling and their correct mounting,
as well as the driving style.
2. Change the wheel or continue driving at low speed
to the nearest suitably qualified specialist
workshop. Volkswagen recommends a
Volkswagen dealer.
WARNING
New tires and old, worn or damaged tires have
a negative effect on vehicle control and braking
ability.
Message: Check tire pressure. This warning
indicates that the pressure in at least one of the
tires is lower than it should be.
1. Avoid long drives and high speed driving while
this warning is displayed.
· Improper handling of wheels and tires can reduce
driving safety and lead to accidents and serious
injuries.
2. Check the pressure of all tires ÿ p. 359 and
correct it.
· Always fit radial tires of the same type, size
(rolling circumference) and profile on all four
wheels.
Fault in the tire pressure monitoring system
The control indicator flashes for approx. 1 minute,
then stays lit yellow.
· New tires have to be run in as they initially have
reduced grip and braking capacity. To avoid
accidents and serious injuries, drive during the
first 600 km (370 miles) with due caution.
One or more wheels with a tire pressure sensor have
been fitted, but have not yet been detected.
· Regularly check the pressure of the tires when
they are cold and always maintain the
1. Drive for a few minutes until the
control witness.
prescribed values. If the pressure is too low,
the tire could get so hot while driving that the
hard tread could detach and the tire burst.
One or more wheels without a tire pressure sensor
have been installed or a tire pressure sensor is faulty.
1. Mount wheels with working sensors.
There is a fault in the system.
· Periodically check the tires for damage or wear.
· Never drive with damaged tires (punctures, cuts,
cracks or dents) or worn tires. Driving on tires
in these conditions could result in a blowout,
1. Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the fault persists, go to a duly qualified
specialized workshop. Volkswagen
recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
accident and serious injury. Replace worn or
damaged tires immediately.
There is interference between one of the sensors
and the system. The operation of the system can be
momentarily affected if there are transmitters nearby
that use the same frequency band.
Never exceed the maximum speed or the ca
1. Disconnect or avoid the source of interference,
e.g. For example, radio communication
authorized load capacity of the mounted tires.
equipment, radio frequency remote controls or toys.
· The effectiveness of the driver and braking
assistance systems also depends on the
adhesion of the tyres.
Important information about
wheels and tires
· If the vehicle vibrates unusually or tends to move
to one side while driving, stop immediately and
check the wheels and tires for damage.
Introduction to the topic
· To reduce the risk of loss of control of the
vehicle, accident or serious injury, do not
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Tires are the most stressed vehicle components
and, in turn, the highest
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