How to check tire pressure on Golf 7?
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The Golf 7 does not have an active tire pressure monitoring function. The dashboard will only automatically display information when there is an abnormality in the tires, and the display content does not include specific values, only indicating which tire has a problem. The following is an introduction to the Golf 7: 1. In terms of power. The Golf 7 is equipped with EA211 series 1.6L and 1.4T engines. 2. In terms of body size. The length, width, and height of the Golf 7 are 4255mm, 1799mm, and 1452mm, respectively. Extended content: The Volkswagen Golf 7 tire monitoring indicator uses ABS sensors to compare the rolling circumference and rotation speed of each vehicle. If the tire pressure of one or more wheels changes, the tire pressure loss indicator in the combination instrument and infotainment system display will issue an alarm.
I found that the tire pressure display for the Golf 7 depends on the vehicle configuration. High-end models with digital tire pressure monitoring are very intuitive—after powering on, press the left and right arrow keys on the right side of the steering wheel to switch the dashboard menu to the driving data interface, then scroll up and down to see the tire pressure values for all four tires. A cold tire pressure of 2.3-2.5 bar is the safest. My Comfort trim is a lower-end model, and the dashboard doesn’t display specific tire pressure values normally, only an alarm function. That time on the highway, the tire pressure light suddenly turned yellow (like a tire with an exclamation mark), scaring me into pulling over at the nearest service area, only to find it was a false alarm due to high tire pressure. Since then, I’ve made it a habit to manually check the tire pressure once a month with a mechanical gauge, paying special attention to winter pressure changes since rubber contracts in the cold. Owners of lower-end models can press the CAR button on the center console to enter vehicle settings, select the tire pressure option, and hold the OK button to reset the alarm—but don’t rely on the system; checking it yourself is the most reliable.
Checking tire pressure on a Golf 7 involves three steps: First, check the configuration. For high-end models, after ignition, press the multifunction button on the right side of the steering wheel to bring up the tire pressure page, and the data will refresh in real time. Don't panic if you have a low-end model; the yellow tire icon in the middle of the dashboard will only light up as an alert. Last week, I dealt with a false alarm caused by a sudden drop in temperature, which led to tire pressure fluctuations. Next, prepare a pointer-type tire pressure gauge (costing about a dozen yuan) and measure the pressure directly by removing the valve cap when the car is cold. Check all four tires, and don’t forget the spare tire. Finally, refer to the tire pressure label on the B-pillar of the driver's side (my car indicates 2.4 bar). Do not reset the alarm while driving; instead, park the car, shift to P mode, and access the vehicle settings via the central console to store the tire pressure data. Always check tire pressure before long trips and adjust if the deviation exceeds 0.3 bar, otherwise cornering grip may weaken.
After driving the Golf 7 for three years, I've mastered the tricks of tire pressure. The biggest difference between high and low trims lies in the dashboard display: the high trim shows direct readings, while the low trim only has a warning light. My car is the low trim. When the tire pressure light comes on, I first kick the tires to test their elasticity, then borrow an electronic tire pressure gauge from a repair shop. To reset it, I need to enter the vehicle settings menu in the center console and save the settings to turn off the light. I found that the Golf 7 is particularly sensitive to tire pressure, often giving false alarms in summer when tire temperature rises after highway driving. Later, I reduced the recommended value on the door frame label by 0.1 bar, and there have been no false alarms since. I recommend keeping a mini tire pressure gauge in the car and checking it once when refueling.
