What is the normal tire pressure range for the Lavida?
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The normal tire pressure for the Volkswagen Lavida is between 2.4 and 2.5 bar. Due to seasonal factors, the tire pressure can be appropriately increased by 0.2 bar in winter and reduced by 0.1 bar in summer. This data is based on the international GBT2978-2008 standard. The Volkswagen Lavida's tire pressure monitoring system is displayed on the dashboard and is enabled by default. When the tire pressure is abnormal, a tire pressure warning light will illuminate to alert the driver. There is no physical button for the tire pressure monitoring system in the vehicle. Generally, a tire pressure exceeding 2.8 bar is considered too high, while a tire pressure below 2.0 bar is considered 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 the lifespan of other components; overstretches the tire cords, reducing elasticity and increasing the load on the vehicle during driving. 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 various parts of the tire, causing excessive rolling and abnormal heat generation; reduces the functionality of cords and rubber, leading to delamination or cord breakage and excessive friction with the rim, damaging the bead area and causing abnormal wear; multiplies friction between the tire and the ground, sharply raising tire temperature, softening the tire, and drastically reducing its 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 on top, four small spikes below, and an exclamation mark inside), it is generally due to one of the following three reasons: Abnormal tire pressure: Typically, an alarm is triggered when the pressure is 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 will still record the previous data, causing the indicator light to illuminate. Simply reset the tire pressure to resolve this issue. Damaged tire pressure sensor: The tire pressure sensor, used to monitor tire pressure, is directly installed inside the tire and connected to the inflation valve. If the sensor is damaged during driving, the tire pressure warning light will illuminate. For sensor damage, the only solution is to replace it with a new one.