2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT tire pressure

Applicable only in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the AGCC
Front passenger side overview

Fig. 8 Overview of the front passenger side.
Key to fig. 8:
(1) Inside the glove compartment: SET button for Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Other important vehicle labels
Other important vehicle labels are discussed elsewhere in this Manual:
x Safety Compliance Certification Label, affixed to the driver door jamb.
x Radiator fan and high voltage warning sticker in the engine compartment next to the engine
hood release.
x Tire inflation pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
Type identification plate
The type identification plate B can be found on the left front door jamb when the door is open. Vehi-
cles for certain export countries do not have a type identification plate.
The type identification plate contains the following information:
(5) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
(6) Permissible trailer weight (towing vehicle and trailer)
(7) Gross front axle weight rating
(8) Permissible rear axle weight
Applicable only in the United States and Canada
Engine data

Key to ⇒ fig. 123:
(1) Valet parking key in holder.
(2) SET button for Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
(3) Button for Valet Parking feature.
(4) Owner's Manual in Owner's Manual slot.
(5) Holder for pen and notepad.
Opening and closing the glove compartment
If necessary, unlock the glove compartment. It is locked when the key slot is vertical.
To open, pull the handle ⇒ fig. 122.
To close, push the lid up.
Owner's Manual slot
The slot at the top of the glove compartment is designed to hold the Owner's Manual.
The Owner's Manual is in this glove compartment slot ⇒ fig. 123 (4).
Always keep the Owner's Manual in this slot.
Holder for the valet parking key
There is a holder for the valet parking key in the glove compartment.
The holder is on the left side of the glove compartment (1).
You should keep the valet parking key in this holder. Slide the valet key into the holder from above, do
not snap it into the holder from the front.
Holder for pen and notepad
There are holders for a pen and a notepad in the glove compartment cover (5).
Buttons in the glove compartment
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) SET button ⇒ page Error! Bookmark not defined.,
⇒ page Error! Bookmark not defined. (2) and the Valet Parking button ⇒ page 65 (1) are also locat-
ed in the glove compartment.
WARNING
An open glove compartment door can increase the risk of serious injury during sudden brak-
ing or driving maneuvers or in a crash.
x Always keep the glove compartment closed while the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE
In some vehicle models, design considerations have made it necessary to have openings in the
glove compartment behind the Owner's Manual slot, for example. Small items may fall through
these openings and get behind the instrument panel. This can cause unusual noises and dam-
age the vehicle. Never put any small objects in the glove compartment for this reason.

Holders for pen and notepad
There are holders for a pen and a notepad in the glove compartment cover (3).
Button in the glove compartment
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) SET button is also located in the glove compartment
(1).
WARNING
An open glove compartment door can increase the risk of serious injury during sudden brak-
ing or driving maneuvers or in a crash.
x Always keep the glove compartment closed while the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE
In some vehicle models, design considerations have made it necessary to have openings in the
glove compartment behind the owner's manual slot, for example. Small items may fall through
these openings and get behind the instrument panel. This can cause unusual noises and dam-
age the vehicle. Never put any small objects in the glove compartment for this reason.
Rear center armrest storage compartment

Fig. 126 Rear center armrest storage compartment.

XDL is an extension of the Electronic Differential Lock system. XDL does not react to drive wheel
slippage when driving straight ahead. Instead, XDL detects slippage of the inside front wheel during
fast cornering. XDL applies enough brake pressure to this wheel in order to stop the slippage. This
improves traction, which helps the vehicle stay on track.
WARNING
Driving fast on icy, slippery, or wet roads can lead to a loss of control and result in serious
personal injury for you and your passengers.
x Always adjust your speed and driving style to road, traffic, weather, and visibility
conditions. Never let the additional safety that ESC, ABS, BAS, ASR, and EDL can provide
tempt you into taking extra risks.
x Braking assistance systems cannot overcome the laws of physics and always prevent
loss of vehicle control. Slippery and wet roads are still dangerous even with ESC and the
other systems!
x Driving too fast on wet roads can cause the wheels to lose contact with the road and
“hydroplane.” A vehicle that has lost road contact cannot be braked, steered, or controlled.
x These systems cannot reduce the risk of accident, for example if you drive too fast for
conditions or if you do not keep your distance from the vehicle in front of you.
x Although these systems are very effective and can help you control the vehicle in many
difficult situations, always remember that your vehicle handling control is limited by tire
traction.
x When accelerating on a slippery surface, for example on ice and snow, depress the
accelerator carefully. Even with these systems, the wheels may start to spin, leading to a loss
of vehicle control.
WARNING
The effectiveness of ESC can be significantly reduced if other components and systems that
affect vehicle dynamics, including but not limited to brakes, tires, and other systems
mentioned above, are not properly maintained or functioning.
x Always remember that vehicle alterations or modifications can affect the functioning of
the ABS, BAS, ASR, EDL, and ESC systems.
x Changing the vehicle suspension or using an unapproved tire / wheel combination can
change the way the ABS, BAS, ASR, EDL, and ESC systems work and reduce their
effectiveness.
x The effectiveness of ESC is also determined by the tires fitted.
All 4 wheels must be equipped with identical tires in order for ESC and ASR to work properly.
Differences in the tread circumference of the tires can cause the system to reduce the engine power
when it is not expected.
If ABS is not working, ESC, ASR, and EDL will also not work.
You may hear noises when these systems are active.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

WARNING
Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinflation can cause sudden tire failure, loss of control,
collision, serious personal injury or even death.
x When the warning symbol appears in the instrument cluster, stop and inspect the tires.
x Incorrect tire pressure and/or underinflation can cause increased tire wear and can affect
the handling of the vehicle and stopping ability.
x Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinflation can also lead to sudden tire failure,
including a blowout and sudden deflation, causing loss of vehicle control.
x The driver is responsible for the correct tire pressures for all tires on the vehicle. The
recommended tire pressure values are listed on a sticker inside the driver door inside the fuel
filler flap.
x The TPMS can only work correctly when all tires on the vehicle are filled to the correct
pressure.
x Using incorrect tire pressure values can cause accidents or other damage. Always inflate
the tires to the correct specified cold tire pressure values for the tires installed on the vehicle.
x Always maintain correct cold tire inflation pressure so that TPMS can do its job.
x Always inflate tires to the recommended and correct tire pressure before driving off.
x Driving with underinflated tires causes them to flex (bend) more, letting them get too hot,
resulting in tread separation, sudden tire failure, and loss of control.
x Excessive speed and/overloading can cause heat build-up, sudden tire failure and loss of
control.
x If the tire pressure is too low or too high, the tires will wear prematurely and the vehicle
will not handle well.
x If the tire is not “flat” and you do not have to change a wheel immediately, drive carefully
and at reduced speed to the nearest service station to check the tire pressure and add air as
required.
x When replacing tires or wheel rims on vehicles equipped with TPMS always read and heed
the information and all WARNINGS regarding.
x 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 if the tire
pressure does not change.
WARNING
Improper use of the SET button can cause the TPMS to give false warnings or to give no
warning despite dangerously low tire pressure.
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 fuel filler flap inside the driver door.

x The 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 if the tire pressure does not change.
x If you have to adjust the tire pressure on a warm tire, fill the tire with 2.0 - 4.35 psi (20 - 30 kPa)
more than the pressure specified on the tire pressure label inside the fuel filler flap inside the driver
door.
x If the TPMS determines that the air pressure in at least one tire is too low, carefully check the
pressure in all 4 tires with an accurate tire pressure gauge. Low tire pressure usually cannot be
determined by looking at the tire. This is especially true of low-profile tires.
If you have work done on your wheels or tires, inform the workshop that the vehicle is equipped
with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
New tires may expand slightly the first time they are driven at high speeds, which can trigger a
tire pressure warning. Remember that tire pressure can only be properly measured when the tire is
“cold”.
Only replace old tires with tires that have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type.
Indicator light (telltale)