Tire pressure — check

The tire pressure is set by the vehicle manufacturer depending on various parameters. These include the vehicle load and the maximum permitted speed.

Wheels of different tire and rim diameters are allowed for Golf/Touran vehicles (see table).



It is important to maintain the correct pressure in the correct size tires. The required tire pressure is indicated on the label affixed to the inside of the fuel filler door (see illustration 25.0b).



Compliance with the prescribed tire pressure is of great importance for driving safety, as well as for the life of the tyres. For this reason, it is recommended to check the tire pressure at least once every two weeks and before every long trip (including the spare wheel).


Necessary tools: pressure gauge. They can be used at the gas station.

1. Check pressure only when tires are cold. Excessive tire pressure resulting from a long journey must not be relieved. The tire pressure increases by about 0.2-0.4 bar during continuous driving.

Winter tyres, as a rule, are operated with overpressure, i.e. about 0.2 bar higher than summer tires.

The values recommended by the winter tire manufacturer must be observed. If winter tires have a speed limit, the corresponding maximum speed must be indicated on a sticker that must be within the driver's field of vision.

When driving with a trailer, the tire pressure must be brought to the values indicated in the column «Full load».

The prescribed tire pressure can be found in the owner's manual for the vehicle.

When checking tire pressure as part of maintenance, check the pressure on the spare wheel as well. The air pressure in the spare tire must correspond to the maximum vehicle load.

Required tools: pump or compressor (at a gas station).

2. Unscrew the protective cap of the tire valve.

3. Check and bring the tire pressure to the prescribed values (see illustration).

Tire valve check

Required tools: metal protective cap or tool HAZET 666-1.


4. Unscrew the protective cap of the tire valve.

5. Lubricate the opening of the valve with soapy water or spit it. If a bubble forms, tighten the spool 3 with the other end of the protective cap 2 (see illustration).

Attention! Use only metal protective caps to tighten the valves 2 valves Metal protective caps can be purchased at petrol stations.

Attention! To tighten the valves, you can use the tool HAZET666-1 (see 5 in illustration 25.0v).

6. Check valve again. If bubbles continue to form and the valve no longer tightens, replace it. Entrust the work to the workshop.

7. Screw the protective cap onto the valve.