Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Tyre monitoring indicator lamp

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

Lit up	Possible cause	Solution
	The tyre pressure of one tyre or several tyres has decreased considerably in comparison to the tyre pressure set by the driver, or the structure of the tyre is damaged. An acoustic warning will also be sounded, and a corresponding message will appear in the instrument cluster and infotainment system displays.	Do not drive on! Reduce speed immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so. Avoid swerving manoeuvres and heavy braking! Check all tyres and the tyre pressures. The damaged tyre should be replaced.

Flashes	Possible cause	Solution
	System faulty. Indicator lamp flashes for around a minute and then shows continuous light. In addition, a corresponding text message is displayed on the instrument cluster and on the infotainment system.	If the tyre pressure is correct but the indicator lamp does not go out when the ignition is switched off and back on again, and if it is not possible to calibrate the tyre monitor display, please proceed to a qualified workshop. The system should be checked.

Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will switch off after a few seconds.

WARNING

Differing tyre pressures or tyre pressures that are too low can cause tyre failure, the loss of vehicle control, accidents, serious injury and death.

• If the indicator lamp lights up, stop the vehicle as soon as possible and check all the tyres.

• Different tyre pressures or tyre pressures that are too low can increase wear on the tyres, reduce vehicle stability and increase the braking distance.

• Differing tyre pressures or tyre pressures that are too low can cause sudden tyre failure and lead to a tyre burst and the loss of control over the vehicle.

• The driver is responsible for the correct tyre pressure of all tyres on the vehicle. The recommended tyre pressure can be found on the sticker   .

• The tyre monitoring system cannot function correctly until all cold wheels have the correct tyre pressure.

• The use of incorrect tyre pressures can cause accidents and tyre damage. All tyres must always have the correct tyre pressure to suit the vehicle load.

• Always inflate all tyres to the correct tyre pressure before every journey.

• If driven with insufficient pressure, the tyre flexes more. This could warm up the tyre to such an extent that the tread may separate and the tyre could burst.

• High speeds and overloading of the vehicle may cause the tyres to heat up to such an extent that the tyre bursts and lead to a loss of control of the vehicle.

• If the tyre pressure is too low or too high, the tyres will wear prematurely and the vehicle will not handle well.

• If the tyre is not flat and it is not necessary to change the wheel immediately, drive at low speed to the nearest qualified workshop and check and correct the tyre pressure.

WARNING

Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and can cause accident and serious injury.

• Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.

• Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.

NOTICE

Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle being damaged.

If the tyre pressure is too low and this is detected when the ignition is switched on, an acoustic warning is sounded. If a system fault is detected, no acoustic warning is sounded.

Driving on unpaved roads for long periods, or a sporty driving style, can temporarily deactivate the tyre monitoring display. The indicator lamp shows the functional fault, but disappears if the road conditions or driving style change.

Questions & answers

Tyre monitoring indicator lamp — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

What does the Golf Mk7 tyre monitoring warning lamp look like?

A yellow exclamation mark inside a tyre cross-section symbol lights up in the instrument cluster when the system detects significant pressure loss.

What should I do when the Golf Mk7 tyre monitoring lamp comes on?

Stop safely and check all four tyre pressures. Inflate to the correct values shown on the label in the door pillar or tank flap, then reset the system.

Can the Golf Mk7 tyre monitoring lamp mean a structural tyre defect?

Yes. The manual warns that the lamp can also indicate a structural change in the tyre, not just pressure loss. If inflating to the correct pressure does not clear the warning, inspect the tyre for damage.