How to Reset the Tire Pressure Light on a Volkswagen Passat?
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To reset the tire pressure monitoring light on a Volkswagen Passat, follow these steps: 1. Open the glove compartment in front of the passenger seat to locate the reset button. 2. Press the reset button once. 3. If the tire pressure warning continues to appear after resetting, check which tire has abnormal pressure and inflate it accordingly. Below is additional information on tire pressure monitoring: 1. Tire pressure monitoring involves real-time automatic monitoring of tire pressure during vehicle operation, alerting the driver to leaks or low pressure to ensure driving safety. Common types include direct and indirect systems. 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. 3. Indirect tire pressure monitoring devices are much cheaper than direct systems. They utilize the speed sensors in the car's ABS braking system to compare the rotation counts of all four tires.