Volkswagen Jetta: How To Reset TPMS Tire Pressure Light (2012-2021)
Last Updated on March 1, 2021 by Nick
Volkswagen Jetta: How To Reset TPMS Tire Pressure Light (2012-2021) – The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact middle-class automobile from the Volkswagen car brand. In fact, it is the sedan version of the Volkswagen Golf.
In North America and South Africa, the model has always been called Jetta. This sedan was designed because the North American market demanded sedans while the Golf was a hatchback. The Volkswagen Jetta is the best-selling European car on the North American market to date.
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VW Volkswagen Jetta: How To Reset TPMS Tire Pressure Light (2012-2021)
Each time a tire pressure has been adjusted or change the tire, you need to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Depending on your vehicle model, here are a few ways to reset the TPMS on VW Volkswagen Jetta:
2012-2018 Models (A6)
Time needed: 7 minutes
In 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 VW Volkswagen Jetta, you can reset TPMS using the SET button. Here’s how to do it:
- Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine
Make sure your vehicle is in a safe place
- Adjust the cold tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard on the door panel
The cold tire is a tire that is not driven more than 3 hours
- Switch on the ignition without starting the engine
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the START-STOP ENGINE button without touching the brake pedal
- Look for the TPMS SET button and then press it until you hear a chimes
The button is located in the glove box
2019-2021 Models (A7)
Unlike the previous generation, in this latest model (2019 2020 2021) you can reset the TPMS via the multimedia display.
- Make sure to adjust the tire pressure recommended on the tire placard
- Switch on the ignition without starting the engine
- Press the CAR button on the multimedia
- Select the vehicle SETTINGS or SETUP menu by tap the touchscreen
- Select TIRES
- Select SET
- When a confirmation message appears, select CONFIRM to execute the TPMS reset
These instructions are based on the Volkswagen Jetta owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the sixth and seventh generations of VW Volkswagen Jetta (2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article Volkswagen Jetta: How To Reset TPMS Tire Pressure Light (2012-2021) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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