7 Tyre pressure monitor (TPM)
For detailed information on the tyre pressure monitor (TPM), refer
to ⇒ Self-study programme No. 347 ; Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Systems .
The tyre pressure monitor system includes wheel electronics
mounted on each wheel.
At regular intervals, the wheel electronics transmit data which the
central locking and anti-theft alarm system aerial receives and
forwards to the tyre pressure monitor control unit -J502- .
This control unit is integrated with its own diagnostic address into
the convenience system central control unit -J393- .
The tyre pressure specifications (monitoring air pressures) are set
in the control unit as factory defaults.
The pressures, noted on the tank flap sticker, are valid for a set
of wheels with the Volkswagen-approved tyres.
The nominal tyre pressures for this set of wheels are specified for
the partially and fully laden vehicle and must not be changed.
The driver can switch between partial and full load, poll the status
and switch the TPM system on or off via a SET button -2- in the
centre console.
Caution
This button is not available for the North American region
(NAR). Therefore, the function described above is omitted in
this region.
Messages and warnings are indicated via the lamp in the dash
panel insert and texts in the dash panel insert display.
7.1 Button behaviour
This table shows the button's behaviour in the case of various
states or actions under consideration of different functions.
Caution
This button is not available for the North American region
(NAR).
Time for which the button is pressed
Up to 2 seconds 3-7 seconds 8-10 seconds 11-15 seconds
State or action Actual state Switch Confirm Deactivation
Messages: Messages: Messages: Messages:
Desired functions:
Switch from full to
partial load
Full tyre load moni‐
tored
(gong)
Partial tyre load on! On release:
Confirmation of
switching via gong
Switch from partial to
full load
Partial tyre load
monitored
(gong)
Full tyre load on! On release:
Confirmation of
switching via gong
Switching on TPM off! Partial tyre load on! On release:
Confirmation of
switching via gong
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
302 Rep. Gr.44 - Wheels, tyres, vehicle geometry