2022 Volkswagen Atlas Owners Manual - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

 Introduction

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warns the driver if tire pressures are too low.

The following Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are available for this vehicle:

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

• Monitors various parameters, including rolling circumference, of all four tires using ABS sensors (indirect measurements) while the vehicle is in motion.

The reference pressure for the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is the recommended tire pressure for the tires installed at the factory when the tires are cold at maximum load. The reference pressure corresponds to the details on the tire pressure label .

If the tire pressure has been correctly adjusted on all four tires, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be re-calibrated . This adapts the reference pressure to the current tire pressure.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System  may not react at first or may not react at all when you are driving in a sporty manner, or on snow-covered or unpaved roads, when you are driving with snow chains, or in certain other situations. A change in the tread circumference of a tire is signaled by the Tire Pressure Monitoring System indicator in the instrument cluster (telltale).

The tire pressure recommended for the tires originally installed on the vehicle is on a sticker on the driver door jamb.

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires).

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

WARNING

The intelligent technology of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the system. Handling wheels and tires incorrectly can result in a sudden loss of tire pressure, tread separation, and ruptured tires.

• Check the tire pressure regularly and always maintain the specified values . If the tire pressure is too low, the tire can heat up so much that the tread separates or the tire ruptures.

• Always inflate the tires to the correct tire pressure when the tires are cold according to the tire inflation pressure label .

• Check the tire pressure regularly when the tires are cold. If necessary, adjust the tire pressure when the tires are cold so that it is suitable for the tires installed on your vehicle .

• Check the tires regularly for signs of wear or damage.

• Never exceed the maximum permissible speed and tire load specified for the tires fitted to your vehicle.

WARNING

Different tire pressures or low tire pressure can cause tire damage, tire failure, loss of vehicle control, crashes, serious injuries, and death.

• If the  warning light turns on, stop the vehicle immediately and check all of the tires .

• Different tire pressures or low tire pressure can increase tire wear, decrease vehicle stability, and increase braking distance.

• The driver is responsible for maintaining the correct tire pressure in all tires on the vehicle. The recommended tire pressure can be found on a label .

• The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) can only function correctly when all tires are inflated to the correct pressure when they are cold.

• All tires must always be inflated to the correct pressure based on the load .

• Inflate all tires to the correct tire pressure before every drive .

• When the tire pressure is too low, the tire must flex more when driving. This could cause the tire to become so hot that the tread could separate, the tire could rupture, and you could lose control of the vehicle.

• Driving at high speeds and excessive vehicle load can cause a tire to become so hot that the tire could rupture and you could lose control of the vehicle.

• Tire pressure that is too high or too low shortens the service life of the tire and affects driving behavior.

• If the tire is not “flat” and the tire does not need to be replaced immediately, drive slowly to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the tire pressure checked and corrected . Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

• The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must always be correctly calibrated.

Low tire pressure increases fuel consumption and tire wear.

New tires may expand slightly the first time they are driven at high speeds, which can trigger a tire pressure warning.

Only replace old tires with tires that have been approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle model.

Do not rely on the Tire Pressure Monitoring System alone. Inspect the tires regularly to make sure the tire pressure is correct and check the tires for any signs of damage, such as punctures. Remove any objects stuck in the tire tread as long as they have not punctured the inside of the tire.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

 Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice .

Function description

Using the ABS sensors, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System compares the RPM and thus the rolling circumference of the individual tires.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System will not work if the ESC or ABS is malfunctioning .

The rolling circumference can change if:

• The tire pressure has changed

• The tire pressure is too low

• The tire has structural damage

• One side of the vehicle has a heavier load than the other

• Snow chains are installed on the tires

• A compact spare wheel has been installed

• Only one wheel was replaced on each axle

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System  may be delayed or not be displayed at all when driving with a sporty style, on winter or unpaved roads, or when driving with snow chains.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System shows a change in the rolling circumference of the tires via the  warning light in the instrument cluster.

The recommended tire pressure for the tires installed at the factory is specified on the tire pressure sticker on the driver door pillar .

The tire pressure of all tires, including the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel, must be checked once a month when the tires are cold and must correspond to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications on the tire pressure sticker. If the size of the tires installed at the factory differs from the details on the identification label or on the tire pressure label, the correct tire pressure must be determined.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not intended to replace regular inspection and maintenance of the tires. The driver is responsible for ensuring that the correct tire pressure is used at all times, even if the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not showing a warning that the tire pressure is too low.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System also has a malfunction display that is accompanied by the  warning light. In the event of a malfunction in the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, after switching on the ignition, the  warning light blinks for around one minute and then stays on.

If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System displays a malfunction, the tire pressure cannot be monitored correctly. A malfunction in the Tire Pressure Monitoring System can have a number of causes, e.g. a wheel or a tire being replaced. After replacing a wheel or tire, you must check whether the  warning light displays a system malfunction to make sure that the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is working properly .

Calibrating the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be recalibrated under the following conditions:

• If the tire pressures were adjusted.

• If one or more wheels were changed.

• If one or more wheels were repaired.

• If the wheels were rotated, for example from front to rear.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must only be recalibrated if all tires are inflated to the correct pressure when they are cold. In order to measure the tire pressure on cold tires, the vehicle must be left to stand for 3 hours or only be driven slowly over short distances during this time.

After being warned about a low tire pressure, switch the ignition off and back on. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System can only be recalibrated after this is done.

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Depending on the vehicle equipment, press the  button or function key and open the Vehicle menu in the Infotainment system .

   Or: depending on the vehicle equipment, press the  button or function key.

3. Depending on how your vehicle is equipped, tap the Setup function key.

4. Tap the Tires function key.

5. Tap the SET function key.

6. If all four tires meet the required tire pressure values, tap the Confirm function key.

   After longer trips (at least 20 minutes) and different vehicle speeds, the system adapts to the new values and monitors them.

   Or: Tap Cancel to cancel the process.

   The current tire pressure is not saved and the system is not reprogrammed.

Troubleshooting the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

 Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice .

 Tire pressure low

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The tire pressure of one or more tires has decreased or the tire is structurally damaged.

1. Do not continue driving!

2. Check and correct all tire pressures .

3. Replace damaged tires.

4. Recalibrate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System .

5. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

 Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction

The yellow indicator light flashes for approximately one minute and then stays on.

There is a system malfunction.

1. Do not continue driving!

2. Switch the ignition off and back on again.

3. Recalibrate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System .

4. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Driving on unpaved roads for a long period of time or sporty driving can deactivate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System temporarily. If there is a malfunction, the indicator light flashes for approximately one minute and then stays on. However, the indicator light will turn off if the road conditions or driving style changes.