Volkswagen Golf 2021 Owner's Manual page 263

damage. Always inflate the tires
to the correct specified cold tire
pressure values for the tires in-
stalled on the vehicle.
· Always maintain correct cold tire
inflation pressure so that TPMS
can do its job.
· Always inflate tires to the recom-
mended and correct tire pressure
before driving off.
· Driving with underinflated tires
causes them to flex (bend) more,
letting them get too hot, result-
ing in tread separation, sudden
tire failure, and loss of control.
· Excessive speed and/overloading
can cause heat buildup, sudden
tire failure, and loss of control.
· If the tire pressure is too low or
too high, the tires will wear pre-
maturely and the vehicle will not
handle well.
· If the tire is not "flat" and you do
not have to change a wheel im-
mediately, drive carefully and at
reduced speed to the nearest
service station to check the tire
pressure and add air as required.
· When replacing tires or wheel
rims on vehicles equipped with
TPMS always read and heed the
information and all WARNINGS
regarding → page 269, Important
information on tires and wheels.
· The Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem must be recalibrated when-
ever you remove and remount or
change any wheel or tire on the
vehicle, even if the reinstalled or
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replacement wheels and tires are
identical to those that were re-
moved and even if the tire pres-
sure does not change
→ page 276, Tire inflation pres-
sure.
WARNING
Improper recalibration can cause
the TPMS to give false warnings or
to give no warning despite danger-
ously low tire pressure → page 265,
Recalibrating the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS).
Underinflation increases fuel
consumption and tire wear.
Do not rely solely on the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System.
Check your tires regularly to make
sure they are properly inflated and
have no signs of damage, such as
punctures, cuts, cracks, and blisters.
Remove any objects that become
embedded in the tire tread but have
not penetrated into the body of tire
itself.
When you take delivery of the
vehicle, the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System is calibrated for
the factory-recommended cold tire
inflation pressure for the tires on
your vehicle, as shown on the label
inside the driver door → page 276,
Tire inflation pressure.
The system must be recalibrated
—
through the Infotainment system
whenever you remove and re-
mount or change any wheel or tire
on the vehicle, even if the reinstal-
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