Missing hubcaps can cause damage to the rims and wheel bolts.
Always install missing hubcaps before driving.
Always drive over curbs and other low obstacles slowly and at a right-angle so that both front wheels come into contact with the obstacle at the same time.
Replace missing dust caps on the valves immediately.
Check the tire pressure regularly.
Rims with bolted rim ring or accent elements
Rims with a bolted rim ring or accent element consist of multiple pieces. These pieces are connected together with special bolts. Damaged rims must be replaced
and may only be repaired by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Rim identification
In some countries, new rims must include information about certain properties. The following information may be on the rim:
Seal of conformity
Rim size
Manufacturer or brand name
Production date (month/year)
Country of origin
Serial number
Raw material batch number
Commodity code
WARNING
Using unsuitable or damaged rims can impair driving safety and cause accidents and serious injuries.
Only use rims permitted for the vehicle.
Check the rims regularly for damage and replace them if necessary.
WARNING
Loosening and tightening bolts incorrectly on rims with bolted rim rings can cause severe accidents and death.
Never loosen the bolts on rims with a bolted rim ring.
Have all procedures on rims with bolted rim rings performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Maintaining wheels and tires
Checking the tire pressure
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 ⇒
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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.
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Fig. 164 On the driver door pillar: Tire inflation pressure label.
The correct tire pressure for the tires fitted at the factory can be found on a label on the B-pillar of the driver door fig. 164. The factory-installed tires can be winter
summer or all-season tires.
An incorrect tire pressure can cause increased tire wear, negatively affect driving behavior and damage tires. Compliance with the correct tire pressure is very
important, particularly when driving at high speeds.
The specified tire pressure is given for a cold tire. For warm tires, the pressure is higher.
Never reduce the pressure of a warm tire in order to reach the specified value. This will cause the actual pressure when the tire is cold to be too low.
WARNING
A tire pressure that is too low can result in a sudden loss of air, separation of the tire tread or bursting of the tire while driving. An incorrect tire pressure shortens
the service life of the tire and negatively affects driving behavior.
An incorrect tire pressure can cause accidents and fatal injuries.
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.
Tire inflation pressure for cold tires
Tire pressure
Power and battery capacity of the high-
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Size designation
voltage battery
psi
42
kPA
290
2
.
235/55 R19 105T XL
9
302
150 kW, 58 (62) kWh
Tire pressure
150 kW, 77 (82) kWh
Power and battery capacity of the high-
b
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Size designation
voltage battery
psi
42
42
42
44
44
44
44
kPA
290
290
290
300
300
300
300
2
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235/50 R20 104T XL
255/50 R19 107T XL
255/45 R20 105T XL
235/55 R19 105T XL
255/50 R19 107T XL
235/50 R20 104T XL
255/45 R20 105T XL
9
2
.
9
150 kW, 77 (82) kWh
2
.
9
3
.
0
3
.
0
220 kW, 77 (82) kWh
3
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0
3
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0
Details of the correct tire pressure are located on the tire pressure label on the driver's door pillar. If the details on the tire pressure label differ from the details in the
Manual, the details on the tire pressure label apply.
4) Observe the information provided on the tire inflation pressure label on the driver door pillar.
Monitoring the tightening torque
The correct wheel bolts must always be used for each vehicle model, and these bolts must always be tightened to the correct torque. The wheel bolt tightening
torque must be checked regularly with a functional torque wrench. In addition, the tightening torque must be checked immediately after each wheel change with a
functional torque wrench. If the wheel bolts are not tightened enough to meet the specification, the wheel bolts and rims could come loose while driving. Exceeding
the tightening specification could damage the wheel bolts and threads.
Wheel bolts that are corroded and difficult to turn must be replaced and the threads in the wheel hub must be cleaned before checking the tightening torque. Never
grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hub.
Wheel bolt tightening specification
The tightening torque of the wheel bolts is specified in the chapter on replacing wheels → page , Changing a wheel.
WARNING
If the wheel bolts are not tightened enough to meet the specification, the wheel bolts and consequently the wheel could come loose while driving. Exceeding the
tightening specification could damage the wheel bolts and threads.
Wheel bolts that are tightened incorrectly or missing could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and lead to serious accidents and fatal injuries.
Always tighten the wheel bolts to the correct tightening torque. If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten the wheel bolts with the lug wrench and then
have the tightening torque checked as soon as possible by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Never drive with missing or loose wheel bolts.
Always use wheel bolts that are correct for the rim and the vehicle model.
Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hub. Even when tightened to the specification, the wheel bolts could become loose while
driving.
Ensure the wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hubs are clean, easy to move and free of oil and grease.
Never loosen the bolts on rims with a bolted rim ring.
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Replacing tires
Replacing wheels with the same tire and rim size on all wheels
Fig. 165 General example: Diagram for replacing the wheels with the same tire and rim size on all wheels.
If all wheels have the same tire and rim size, we recommend replacing the tires regularly according to the diagram to ensure that the tires wear evenly
will allow the tires to have approximately the same length of service life.
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Volkswagen recommends having the wheel replacement carried out by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen
recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Different tire and rim sizes on front and rear axle
Your vehicle may be equipped with wheels that differ in tire and rim size on each axle. The different wheels must not be interchanged between the front and rear
axles, as this may also invalidate the vehicle's operating license.
The tire size (rolling circumference) and tread pattern on the front and rear axles may differ.
Monitoring the tread depth
Tread depth
Most driving situations require a tire tread that is as deep as possible. All tires, or at least tires on the same axle, must have an even tread depth
in particular to wet or wintry road conditions.
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In most countries, the legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm (1/16 of an inch). This is measured in the tread grooves next to the wear indicators. Observe any legal
regulations specific to the country where you are driving.
Note the legal requirements in the applicable country for minimum tread depths on winter and all-season tires.
Tire wear
Tire wear depends on various factors:
Driving style.
Wheel balancing.
Running gear alignment.
An imbalance can occur while driving, which can be noticed by uneven steering. Tire imbalances also affect tire wear. In these situations, have the wheels balanced
again.
Incorrect wheel alignment impairs driving safety and increases tire wear. If there is high degree of tire wear, have the wheel alignment checked by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility.
Tire Wear when Driving with a Sporty Driving Style
Driving quickly around curves, rapid acceleration, and heavy braking increase tire wear.
If you drive with a sporty driving style, check the tread depth every 5000 to 10,000 km (approx. 3107 to 6214 miles).
Tread wear indicator in tires
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Fig. 166 Tire tread: tread wear indicator.
The tread wear indicator is 1.6 mm (1/16 in) above the base of the tread fig. 166. Markings on the sides of the tire indicate the location of the tread wear indicator
fig. 166.
The tread wear indicator indicates if a tire is worn out. At the latest, the tire must be replaced if the tread depth is worn down to the tread wear indicator.
When you check the tread depth, you must check the wear indicators of all tread grooves
WARNING
Worn tires are a safety risk and make it difficult to control the vehicle well. They increase the braking distance and the risk of skidding.
Worn tires have significantly less grip. Particularly on wet roads, the vehicle is more likely to “hydroplane”.
Worn tires could cause loss of vehicle control, serious accidents and death.
Replace tires with new tires when the tires are worn down to the tread wear indicator.
Wheels and tires in snow and ice
Winter tires
Summer tires offer very little holding force on icy or snowy roads. Winter or all-season tires improve vehicle handling and braking performance in winter road
conditions. Volkswagen recommends using winter tires on the vehicle at temperatures below +7 °C (+45 °F) or in winter road conditions. This also applies to
vehicles with all-wheel drive (4MOTION).
The effectiveness of winter or all-season tires is greatly reduced when the tire tread is worn down to a depth of 3/16 in (4 mm).
The following applies when using winter tires:
Follow all applicable laws in the country of operation.
Use winter tires on all four wheels at the same time.
Only use in winter road conditions.
Only use the tire sizes permitted for the vehicle.
Only use winter tires that have the same belt construction, size, and tread pattern. Exception ⇒ Handling tires.
Follow the speed restriction based on the speed rating.
Speed restriction
Winter tires have a speed restriction based on their speed rating ⇒ Tire labeling and tire classifications.
A speed warning can be set in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment System under the Tires menu.
On V winter tires, the speed restriction and required tire pressure depend on the engine. Always ask an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility about the permitted speed and required tire pressure. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
In winter road conditions, do not let the improved driving characteristics of winter tires tempt you to take safety risks, as otherwise you may lose control of the
vehicle, resulting in serious injuries.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
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