How to reset the tire pressure warning on Volkswagen Golf?
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The tire pressure reset button for the Volkswagen Phideon is located on the center console of the dashboard, in front of the gear shift lever, marked with a capital SET. Tire pressure reset is an operation to reset the tire pressure monitoring system after addressing tire pressure faults. Tire pressure reset method: 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 then store the current normal tire pressure data, automatically clear the previous data, and finally, the dashboard warning light will turn off, indicating the completion of the tire pressure reset. There are generally three reasons for abnormal tire pressure: Abnormal tire pressure: The system typically alerts when the pressure is below 1.8 bar or above 3.0 bar. In this case, tire inspection and pressure adjustment are necessary. Tire pressure monitoring not reset: After inflating the tires, if the tire pressure reset is not performed promptly, the system will still record the previous data, causing the tire pressure monitoring indicator to light up. A tire pressure reset will resolve this issue. Damaged tire pressure sensor: The tire pressure sensor, installed inside the tire and connected to the inflation valve, monitors the tire pressure. If the sensor is damaged during driving, the tire pressure warning light will illuminate. The only solution for a damaged sensor is to replace it with a new one.
Last time I encountered the tire pressure warning light on my Volkswagen Golf, resetting it went quite smoothly. First, turn the key to the ACC position, and some icons will appear on the dashboard. Then, locate the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel, press the Menu button to enter the settings menu, find the Tire or TPMS option, and hold the confirm button for about 5 seconds until the light goes off. After resetting, I thought I couldn’t be careless and needed to check if the tire pressure was normal. Using a tire pressure gauge, I measured all four tires to be around 2.4 bar; otherwise, the warning would reappear quickly and affect my driving mood. If the warning light isn’t reset for a long time, it will keep flashing, which is annoying while driving and might also mask a slow tire leak. The Golf’s tire pressure system is very sensitive—resetting is just a software reboot and doesn’t mean the actual issue is resolved. So, every time, I also visually inspect the tire condition to ensure there are no nails or wear, which is both safe and hassle-free. During regular maintenance, I reset the system to update the settings, making the car drive more steadily and even saving some fuel.
