Get Wheels and tires -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door 2023

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

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

However, the following situations can also cause changes in the RPM

The tire pressure has changed

indicator light in the instrument cluster.

The tire has structural damage

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

Snow chains are installed on the tires

A compact spare wheel has been installed

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 manner, 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 pressu

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 correct 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 continuousl

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. 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

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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 th

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 adhering to the correct tire

inﬂation pressure.

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

Driving with too low a tire inﬂation pressure could cause the tire to 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

indicator light turns on, stop the vehicle immediately where

it is safe to do so and check all 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.

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.

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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 ⇒ Checking the tire pressure.

Unresolved Malfunctions

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

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Depending on the vehicle equipment, press the

Or: depending on the vehicle equipment, press the

3. Tap Settings if this key is available.

4. Tap Tires .

button or function key and open the Vehicle menu in the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu

button or function key.

5. Tap SET.

6. If all four tires meet the required tire pressure values, tap Conﬁrm .

After travel times of at least 20 minutes and at different vehicle speeds, the system adapts to the new values and monitors them.

WARNING

If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System has been calibrated with a tire pressure that is too high or low, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System may give false

warnings or fail to give a warning when the tire pressure is dangerously low.

Ensure that the tire pressure is correct on all wheels before calibrating the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

Troubleshooting the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Tire pressure low

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The tire pressure of one or more tires has decreased or the tire is structurally damaged.

Stop the vehicle immediately where it is safe to do so.

2. Check the tires for visible damage.

3. If there is no visible damage on the tires, drive at reduced speed to the nearest gas station and check the tire pressure. Adjust it if necessary.

4. If one of the tires is damaged, change the damaged wheel ⇒ Wheel change. If necessary, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility for assistance.

5. Recalibrate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ How the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works .

6. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction

The yellow indicator light ﬂashes for approximately one minute and then stays on.

There is a system malfunction.

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Do not continue driving!

2. Switch the ignition off and back on again.

3. Recalibrate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ How the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works .

4. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Driving on unpaved roads for a long period of time or sporty driving can deactivate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System temporarily. If there is a malfunction,

the indicator light flashes for approximately one minute and then stays on. However, the indicator light will turn off if the road conditions or driving style

changes.

Wheel change

Introduction

Only change the wheel yourself if the vehicle is parked securely, you are familiar with the safety precautions and the necessary procedures and you have the

necessary tools. Some vehicles are delivered from the factory without a vehicle jack and lug wrench. In such cases, have the wheel changed by an authorized

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

Service Facility.

The vehicle jack supplied by the factory is only designed for changing one wheel that has a damaged tire and must be replaced. If both tires on one side of the

vehicle, both tires on one axle, or all tires are damaged, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

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

You must carry out the following steps to change a wheel.

1. Prepare the vehicle for the wheel change ⇒ Preparing Your Vehicle.

2. Depending on the vehicle and vehicle equipment, remove the subwoofer ⇒ Removing and installing the subwoofer.

3. Take out the spare wheel ⇒ Removing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel .

4. Remove the wheel hub cover or wheel bolt caps ⇒ Removing and Fitting Wheel Hub Covers, ⇒ Removing and Fitting the Wheel Bolt Caps.

5. Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ Loosening wheel bolts.

6. Jack up the car ⇒ Raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack .

7. Remove the damaged wheel and ﬁt the spare wheel or compact spare wheel ⇒ Changing a wheel.

WARNING

It can be dangerous to change a wheel at the roadside.

If the vehicle and work area are not secured properly, serious accidents and fatal injuries may occur.

Only carry out the wheel change yourself if you are familiar with the necessary steps. Instead, seek assistance from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

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

Facility.

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Park the vehicle a safe distance from moving trafﬁc.

Always switch off the engine and move the selector lever to the P position to reduce the risk of the vehicle moving unintentionally.

Set the electronic parking brake.

Move all passengers, particularly children, to a safe distance away from the working area on the side facing away from moving trafﬁc.

Switch on the emergency ﬂashers to warn other road users and set up the warning triangle.

Only jack up the vehicle on level, ﬁrm ground. Sloped or soft ground can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. If necessary, place a large, stable surface

under the jack.

If you are on a slippery surface such as tile, place a non-slippery object such as a rubber mat on the ground to prevent the jack from slipping.

Only use suitable and undamaged tools for wheel changes.

After changing a wheel, immediately check the tightening torque of the wheel bolts with an undamaged torque wrench that is functioning correctly.

If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, you must recalibrate the system immediately after a wheel is changed ⇒ How the

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works .

Preparing Your Vehicle

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Checklist

Always perform the following steps in the speciﬁed order to prepare for a wheel change

⇒

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