In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
⇒ Indicator light (telltale)
⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System and recalibration with the MFIYour 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 . By pressing the SET button, you can change the benchmark pressure to match the current pressure of the tires on your vehicle. 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 ⇒ Resetting and recalibrating the benchmark tire pressure .
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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.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 and recalibration with the MFI Underinflation increases fuel consumption and tire wear.Do not rely solely on the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. 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.
When you take delivery of the vehicle, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is calibrated for the factory-recommended cold tire inflation pressure for the tires on your vehicle, as shown on the label inside the driver door ⇒ Tire inflation pressure .
If you have work done on your wheels or tires, inform the workshop that the vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
New tires may expand slightly the first time they are driven at high speeds, which can trigger a tire pressure warning. Remember that tire pressure can only be properly measured when the tire is cold ⇒ Tire inflation pressure .
Only replace old tires with tires that have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type.
Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual > Wiring Harness and Connector Repairs: Wiring Harnesses, Repairing
Airbag and Belt Tensioner Wire Repair Information
Note
Observe general notes for repairs on the vehicle electrical system.
In addition to the general repairs on wiring harnesses, the following methods
and instructions must be observed for repairs on airbag- and seat belt tensioner
wires
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