How to eliminate the tire pressure warning in Magotan?
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To eliminate the tire pressure warning in Magotan, follow these steps: 1. After the tire pressure warning light comes on, start the vehicle and long-press the button with an exclamation mark in brackets on the center console to eliminate the warning; 2. Alternatively, after turning on the ignition, hold down the reset switch near the gear lever to eliminate the warning. Reasons for the tire pressure warning light to illuminate include: 1. A punctured tire causing the tire pressure monitoring light to come on: The usual solution is to adjust the front tire pressure to 2.3 and the rear tire pressure to 2.4, then clear the tire pressure alarm. Drive the vehicle for 3-4 days; if the alarm does not reappear, there is no issue. If it does, there may be a puncture, requiring a visit to a 4S shop for inspection. 2. Excessive tire pressure causing the monitoring light to illuminate: A tire pressure between 2.2~2.5 BAR is safe. However, in summer, high temperatures can cause the tire pressure to rise beyond the normal range during driving. Therefore, in summer, it is advisable to maintain a lower tire pressure within the normal range, around 2.2 BAR, while in autumn and winter, it can be adjusted to the higher limit of 2.5. 3. Prolonged driving with low tire pressure causing the monitoring light to come on: This usually occurs when a tire's pressure is too low, leading to increased tire temperature and pressure during high-speed driving. In such cases, stop and rest or replace the spare tire promptly. 4. Low tire pressure due to prolonged lack of inflation causing the monitoring light to illuminate: When the pressure drops below 1.8, the tire pressure monitoring light will come on. Regularly check to ensure the tire pressure monitor is functioning correctly. If the tire pressure monitor fails to alert in time when an issue arises, it may indicate a problem with the monitor itself.
When I first drove my Magotan, I also encountered the tire pressure warning flashing non-stop, which really freaked me out. Don’t panic just yet—it could be due to low tire pressure or a system false alarm. Quickly check the pressure of each tire using a tire pressure gauge to ensure it meets the standard values (usually listed on the door frame or in the manual), such as around 2.5 for the front tires and 2.4 for the rear tires. After adjusting, the warning might disappear on its own. If it persists, start the engine, locate the CAR button on the center console or the settings button on the steering wheel, press it to enter the menu, scroll to the vehicle status or assistance systems section, find the tire pressure monitoring option, select it, and then confirm the reset. Volkswagen’s setup is quite user-friendly—I’ve tried it myself a few times, and it only takes two or three minutes. Remember to regularly inflate your tires, especially during seasonal changes when temperature fluctuations can significantly affect air pressure, to reduce frequent warnings.
