Volkswagen PASSAT 2013 Manual page 299

Model
2.0 l / 140 hp (103 kW)
Passat 2.5 l / 170 hp (125 kW)
3.6 l / 280 hp (206 kW)
Compact spare wheel
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is configured at the factory with the correct tire inflation
pressure applicable for the vehicle model, engine and factory-installed tires. The tire inflation
pressure is listed on the tire inflation pressure label on the driver door jamb. The tire inflation
pressures for the road tires are listed on this label. The inflation pressure for the compact spare is as
specified on the tire pressure label or on a separate label for the compact spare, if there is one. In
the event of a discrepancy between the above figures and the tire pressures listed on the tire
inflation pressure label, the pressures listed on the label are the ones you should use. The listed
pressure applies to all road tires. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be recalibrated using
the SET button whenever you remove and remount or change any wheel or tire on the vehicle, even
if the reinstalled or replacement wheels and tires are identical to those that were removed and even
Applicable only in the United States and Canada
Tread depth and tread wear indicators
Fig. 180 Tread pattern: Wear indicator.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Tread depth
Most driving situations require as much tread depth as possible and similar tread depth for the tires on
the front and rear wheels. This is especially true when driving in winter weather, at low temperatures
and under wet conditions ⇒
Engine
if the tire pressure does not change.
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Tire dimensions
215/60 R 16
215/55 R 17
235/45 R 18
215/60 R 16
215/55 R 17
235/45 R 18
215/55 R 17
235/45 R 18
135/90 R 16
Tire
pressure
PSI / kPa
30 / 210
32 / 220
33 / 230
29 / 200
30 / 210
30 / 210
33 / 230
35 / 240
60 / 420
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