Volkswagen ID.4: Checking the tire pressure

Incorrect tire pressures negatively affect vehicle handling and can cause increased tire wear or even a flat tire→ .

Above all, the correct tire pressure is especially important when driving at high speeds.

• Check the tire pressure at least once a month.
• Check the tire pressure only when tires are cold. The specified tire pressure only applies to a cold tire. The tire pressure on warm tires is higher than on cold tires. Therefore, never release air from a warm tire to adjust the tire pressure.
• Always adjust the tire pressures to the vehicle load → fig. 1.
• After adjusting tire pressures, always screw the caps on the valves and note the information about the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
• Always use the tire pressures specified on the label. Never exceed the maximum tire pressure specified on the side of the tire.
• 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.

Geolocation of the tire inflation pressure label

The label specifies the correct tire pressure for the approved tires and is either on the driver door pillar→ fig. 2 or on the inside of the charging socket flap.

Fig. 1 Symbols on the tire pressure label.

1. Tire pressure for the tires on the front axle.
2. Tire pressure for the tires on the rear axle

1. Note: check the tire pressure when the tires are cold
2. Tire pressure when partially loaded
3. Depending on vehicle equipment: comfort tire pressure when partially loaded
4. Tire pressure when fully loaded

Fig. 2 On the driver door pillar: tire pressure sticker (may also be on the inside of the charging socket flap).

The appearance of the label may vary depending on the vehicle. It may include additional tire sizes.

Comfort tire pressure

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the label may include a comfort tire pressure→ fig. 1. The comfort tire pressure allows the driving comfort to be increased. Power consumption may increase when driving with the comfort tire pressure.

WARNING

Insufficient tire pressure can cause tires to suddenly lose air or go flat or cause the tread to come off while driving.

Incorrect tire pressure can result in serious accidents and death.

• Check the tire pressures regularly, at least once a month and also before driving long distances.
• Always adjust the tire pressure according to your load.
• Never reduce the tire pressure when tires are warm.

WARNING

Excessive speeds and vehicle overloading can cause overheating, sudden tire damage (including tire blow-outs) and separation of the tread.

This can cause accidents and fatal injuries.

• Never exceed the maximum load for the tires fitted (→ Tire labeling and tire classifications).
• Never exceed the maximum permitted speed for the tires fitted (→ Tire labeling and tire classifications).

NOTICE

Careless handling of the tire pressure gage may damage the valve.

• When positioning the tire pressure gauge, make sure it is not tilted at the valve stem.

Tire pressure that is too low increases energy consumption.

Handling rimsMonitoring the tightening torque