How to reset the tire pressure warning light on Volkswagen Tiguan?
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Methods to reset the tire pressure warning light on Volkswagen Tiguan: First, turn on the ignition switch, then press and hold the tire pressure monitoring reset button until you hear a "beep" sound before releasing it. The tire pressure monitoring system will store the current normal tire pressure data, automatically clear the previous data, and finally the warning light on the dashboard will turn off, completing the tire pressure reset. There are three common types of tire pressure monitoring methods: Direct tire pressure monitoring: The direct tire pressure monitoring device uses pressure sensors installed in each tire to directly measure the tire pressure. It uses wireless transmitters to send pressure information from inside the tire to a central receiver module, which then displays the tire pressure data for each tire. Indirect tire pressure monitoring: When the pressure in a tire decreases, the vehicle's weight will cause the rolling radius of that tire to become smaller, making it rotate faster than the other wheels. By comparing the rotational speed differences between the tires, the system monitors the tire pressure. Introduction to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): It combines the advantages of the above two systems, equipping direct sensors in two diagonally opposite tires and a 4-wheel indirect system.
A few days ago, the tire pressure warning light on my Volkswagen Tiguan also came on, which made me quite nervous at the time. I first turned off the engine and parked the car securely, then used the onboard tire pressure gauge to check all four tires and found that the right rear tire was 0.3 bar low. After inflating the tire to the standard value of 2.5 bar as indicated on the door frame, I returned to the car and started the engine. Near the gear lever, I found the tire pressure reset button with an exclamation mark, held it for about 5 seconds, and watched the dashboard—the tire pressure light flashed twice and then went off. For beginners, it's recommended to find an open area to perform this operation, and remember to inflate the tires before resetting. If the light keeps coming on repeatedly, it might indicate a nail puncture, so it's best to visit a repair shop for inspection as soon as possible. I always keep an electric air pump in the trunk for convenient inflation whenever needed.
