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How to reset the tire pressure on the Volkswagen T-Roc?

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LaLaura
09/05/25 4:25am

The method to reset the tire pressure on the Volkswagen T-Roc is: 1. Start the car's ignition, and locate a black button below the dashboard with a '0.0' label; 2. After starting the car, press and hold the black button below the dashboard for a while. The dashboard will then display a message asking to confirm the reset of maintenance service data or vehicle condition check service data. Once this interface appears, press the black button once more to complete the reset. The Volkswagen T-Roc is a compact SUV with dimensions of 4318mm in length, 1819mm in width, and 1582mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2680mm. In terms of suspension, the front suspension of the Volkswagen T-Roc is a MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension is a multi-link independent suspension.

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DeAdrian
09/17/25 4:54am

I remember last time when I drove my friend's Volkswagen T-Roc, I also encountered a tire pressure warning and helped reset it. For the new T-Roc model, the operation is basically done through the central control screen: first, start the car, find the vehicle settings menu, where there's an option for 'Tire Pressure Monitoring System'. Click on it and select 'Store Tire Pressure' to complete the process. For older models with physical buttons, I recall finding the SET button near the glove box, holding it down for a few seconds until the dashboard warning light flashes. The key point is to always check the tire pressure of all four tires before resetting! In summer, maintaining a cold tire pressure around 2.5 bar is quite stable. Last time, a roadside mechanic told me that after resetting, it's best to drive at a speed above 40 km/h for about ten minutes for the system to update the data.

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OElisa
10/31/25 5:25am

A seasoned mechanic with a decade of Volkswagen experience shares some solid tips: The Tiguan's tire pressure reset varies across three generations. For pre-2018 models, look for the SET button with an exclamation mark near the accelerator pedal. The 2019 facelift requires pressing the VIEW button on the left side of the steering wheel to access the menu. The latest 2023 model is even simpler—just swipe to the 'Vehicle' submenu in the infotainment system. Here's a little secret: don't panic if you get false alarms after resetting in rainy weather; they'll disappear after driving two kilometers. Don't just rely on the manufacturer's recommended tire pressure! When carrying more passengers, it's advisable to set the front tires to 2.6 and the rear tires to 2.8. If you've upgraded to larger rims, add an extra 0.2 to those values.

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MacJosiah
12/14/25 5:33am

Last week I just reset the tire pressure for my T-Roc, and it's no problem even for girls to operate! After starting the car, don't shift gears, just tap the CAR icon at the bottom of the screen. Click 'Settings' → 'Tire' option, and the yellow exclamation mark is the reset button. Remember to use an air pump to adjust all four tires to 2.4-2.5 before resetting, and don’t forget to check the spare tire! Once, the alarm still went off after resetting, and I later found out that the 4S shop didn’t reset the computer after maintenance. Pay special attention in winter—it’s normal for tire pressure to drop by 0.2 when the temperature drops. Topping up the air in time is much better than frequent resets.

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