How to Reset the Tire Pressure Light on a Passat?

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DelBrynlee
07/29/25 11:06pm
Adjust the tire pressure to the standard value, then proceed with the tire pressure system setup. The specific setup method is as follows: Turn on the ignition, press and hold the set button for more than 2 seconds until the instrument panel emits a "ding" prompt sound. Confirm that the new parameters are stored, and the warning light will turn off. Here is some related information: 1. Tire pressure monitoring automatically checks the tire pressure in real-time while driving and alerts the driver to leaks or low pressure to ensure driving safety. There are two common types: direct and indirect. 2. A direct tire pressure monitoring system has pressure sensors and transmitters installed on each wheel. If any tire's pressure falls 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure in the driver's manual, it alerts the driver. The warning signal is precise, and if a tire is punctured, causing rapid pressure loss, the direct system provides an immediate alert. 3. An indirect tire pressure monitoring system is much cheaper than the direct type. It uses the speed sensors in the car's ABS braking system to compare the rotation counts of the four tires. If one tire has lower pressure, its rotation count will differ from the others. By utilizing the same sensors and signals as the ABS system and adjusting the software in the car's computer, the system can warn the driver if one tire's pressure is lower than the other three.
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