Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

Page: 668 / 1341

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Introduction
In this section you'll find information about:
→ Indicator light (telltale)
→ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and recalibration
through the Infotainment system
Your vehicle's Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) uses the
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) sensors to indirectly check the tire
pressure of all 4 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 Infotainment system or the Multi-Function Display (MFD).
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 . After adjusting the tire