How to Check the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in Volkswagen Lavida?
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Volkswagen Lavida's tire pressure monitoring is not an active monitoring function. Only when there is an abnormality in the tire, the dashboard will automatically display information. The display does not show specific values, only indicating which tire has a problem. Lavida is the first A-class car independently developed by Shanghai Volkswagen. Volkswagen Lavida not only maintains the excellent quality of German design but also incorporates many aesthetic concepts reflecting traditional Chinese culture and cutting-edge design elements. In terms of body line design, the waistline of the Volkswagen Lavida is quite sharp, while retaining a side profile similar to the Octavia. The advantage of this design is that it facilitates passengers getting on and off the rear seats, and the 2610mm wheelbase also ensures comfortable rear seating space.
Over the years of driving my Volkswagen Lavida, checking the tire pressure monitoring has become a habitual action for me. After starting the car, I simply glance at the center of the dashboard where there's a small icon shaped like a tire with an exclamation mark. If the yellow light is on, it indicates a tire pressure issue. If it doesn't light up during normal driving, everything is fine; if it does, I stop immediately to check the tire pressure, never continuing to drive to avoid a blowout. Resetting the system is quite simple: first, start the engine, then press the MENU button on the right side of the steering wheel to bring up the menu, use the left and right buttons to select vehicle settings, enter the tire pressure monitoring option, and confirm the reset. After completing this, drive for about ten minutes to let the system relearn the wheel speed changes, as the Lavida uses indirect monitoring, relying on the ABS to detect differences in tire rotation speeds to identify issues, rather than displaying actual readings. I also keep a tire pressure gauge with me, manually checking the tire pressure weekly to maintain it around 2.3 bar, and performing a reset after each tire inflation for extra safety. If the tire pressure warning light comes on while driving, don't panic—slow down, pull over safely, and handle the situation calmly.
