Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 → Tyre monitoring indicator lamp  

 → Tyre monitoring display  

Additional information and warnings:

• Volkswagen information system  

• Infotainment system  

• Transporting  

• Braking, stopping and parking  

• Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior  

• Wheels and tyres  

• Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts  

• Consumer information  

WARNING

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 tyre pressures regularly and always keep to the specified tyre pressure value. If the tyre pressure is too low, the tyre could warm up to such an extent that the tread may separate and the tyre could burst.

• Always maintain correct cold tyre inflation pressure as listed on the tyre pressure label   .

• Check tyre inflation pressure regularly when the tyres are cold. Adjust tyre pressure in the cold tyre to the recommended tyre pressure for the tyres installed on your vehicle as necessary.

• Check your tyres regularly for signs of wear or damage.

• Never exceed the top speed and load permitted for the fitted tyres.

Under-inflated tyres 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 for the vehicle type.

Do not rely solely on the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. 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 become embedded in the tyre tread but have not penetrated into the body of the tyre itself.

Questions & answers

Introduction — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

How does the Golf Mk7 indirect tyre monitoring work?

It uses the ABS wheel speed sensors to compare the rolling circumference of each tyre. A tyre with lower pressure has a smaller rolling circumference and spins faster — the system detects this difference.

Can the Golf Mk7 tyre monitoring system detect a slow puncture?

Yes, over time. The system continuously compares wheel speeds and will trigger a warning when the difference exceeds a threshold, indicating significant pressure loss in one or more tyres.

Does the Golf Mk7 tyre monitor tell me which tyre is low?

The indirect system may indicate that pressure has been lost but cannot always identify the specific tyre. Check all four tyres manually when the warning appears.