What is the normal tire pressure for the Volkswagen Lavida?
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The normal tire pressure range for the Lavida is 2.4-2.5 bar. Due to seasonal factors, the tire pressure can be appropriately increased by 0.2 bar in winter and decreased by 0.1 bar in summer. This data is based on the international GBT2978-2008 standard requirements. The Lavida's tire pressure monitoring system is indirect, utilizing the vehicle's ABS balance control, and only displays low pressure when there is a leak. To check the tire pressure, first prepare a tire pressure gauge, locate the original tire pressure label, press the gauge onto the tire valve to measure and read the value, and remember to replace the valve cap after measurement. Generally, a tire pressure exceeding 2.8 bar is considered too high, while a pressure below 2.0 bar is too low. Hazards of overinflated tires: Reduced tire friction and adhesion, affecting braking performance; causes steering wheel vibration and deviation, reducing driving comfort; accelerates wear on the central tread pattern, shortening tire lifespan; increases vehicle vibration, indirectly affecting other components' longevity; overextends tire cords, reducing elasticity and increasing driving load. Hazards of underinflated tires: Increased friction coefficient with the road surface, leading to higher fuel consumption; makes the steering wheel heavy and prone to deviation, compromising driving safety; increases movement in tire sections, causing abnormal heat due to excessive rolling; reduces cord and rubber functionality, leading to delamination or cord breakage and excessive friction with the rim, damaging the bead area and causing abnormal wear; multiplies friction with the ground, rapidly increasing tire temperature, softening the tire, and drastically reducing strength. High-speed driving may result in a blowout. If the tire pressure monitoring indicator light illuminates (a yellow symbol with an irregular circle, no seal above, four small spikes below, and an exclamation mark inside), there are generally three possible reasons: Abnormal tire pressure: Typically, it will alert if below 1.8 bar or above 3.0 bar. In this case, tire inspection and pressure adjustment are required. Tire pressure monitoring not reset: After inflating the tires, if the tire pressure is not reset promptly, the system retains the old data, causing the indicator light to illuminate. Simply reset the tire pressure to resolve this. Damaged tire pressure sensor: The sensor, installed inside the tire and connected to the inflation valve, monitors tire pressure. If damaged during driving, the tire pressure warning light will activate. Sensor damage requires replacement with a new part. This data is based on the international GBT2978-2008 standard requirements.