If one or more wheels were repaired.
If the wheels were rotated, for example from front to rear.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must only be recalibrated if all tires are inflated to the correct pressure when they are cold. In order to measure the tire
pressure on cold tires, the vehicle must be left to stand for 3 hours or only be driven slowly over short distances during this time.
After being warned about a low tire pressure, switch the ignition off and back on. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System can only be recalibrated after this is
done.
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Switch the Infotainment system on.
3. Tap Vehicle in the Infotainment system.
4. Tap Vehicle (left-hand side).
5. Tap Tires .
6. Tap
SET .
7. If all four tires meet the required tire pressure values, tap OK.
After travel times of at least 20 minutes and at different vehicle speeds, the system adapts to the new values and monitors them.
WARNING
If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System has been calibrated with a tire pressure that is too high or low, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System may give false
warnings or fail to give a warning when the tire pressure is dangerously low.
Ensure that the tire pressure is correct on all wheels before calibrating the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Troubleshooting the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire pressure low
The yellow indicator light turns on.
The tire pressure of one or more tires has decreased or the tire is structurally damaged.
1.
Stop the vehicle immediately where it is safe to do so.
2. Check the tires for visible damage.
3. If there is no visible damage on the tires, drive at reduced speed to the nearest gas station and check the tire pressure. Adjust it if necessary.
4. If one of the tires is damaged, change the damaged wheel ⇒ Wheel change. If necessary, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility for assistance.
Or: seal the damaged tire using the tire mobility set and inflate it with air ⇒ Tire mobility set.
5. Recalibrate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ How the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works .
6. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction
The yellow indicator light flashes for approximately one minute and then stays on.
There is a system malfunction.
1.
Do not continue driving!
2. Switch the ignition off and back on again.
3. Recalibrate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ How the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works .
4. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
Driving on unpaved roads for a long period of time or sporty driving can deactivate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System temporarily. If there is a malfunction,
the indicator light flashes for approximately one minute and then stays on. However, the indicator light will turn off if the road conditions or driving style
changes.
Wheel change
Introduction
Only change the wheel yourself if the vehicle is parked securely, you are familiar with the safety precautions and the necessary procedures and you have the
necessary tools. Some vehicles are delivered from the factory without a vehicle jack and lug wrench. In such cases, have the wheel changed by an authorized
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Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility.
The vehicle jack supplied by the factory is only designed for changing one wheel that has a damaged tire and must be replaced. If both tires on one side of the
vehicle, both tires on one axle, or all tires are damaged, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
You must carry out the following steps to change a wheel.
1. Prepare the vehicle for the wheel change ⇒ Preparing Your Vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel hub cover or wheel bolt caps ⇒ Removing and Fitting Wheel Hub Covers, ⇒ Removing and Fitting Hubcaps, ⇒ Removing and Fitting the
Wheel Bolt Caps.
3. Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ Loosening wheel bolts.
4. Jack up the car ⇒ Raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack .
5. Remove the damaged wheel and fit the spare wheel, collapsible spare wheel or compact spare wheel ⇒ Changing a wheel.
WARNING
It can be dangerous to change a wheel at the roadside.
If the vehicle and work area are not secured properly, serious accidents and fatal injuries may occur.
Only carry out the wheel change yourself if you are familiar with the necessary steps. Instead, seek assistance from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park the vehicle a safe distance from moving traffic.
To reduce the risk of the vehicle moving unintentionally, always deactivate the vehicle's drive system and switch the ignition off ⇒ Parking.
Move all passengers, particularly children, to a safe distance away from the working area on the side facing away from moving traffic.
Switch on the emergency flashers to warn other road users and set up the warning triangle.
Only jack up the vehicle on level, firm ground. Sloped or soft ground can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. If necessary, place a large, stable surface
under the jack.
If you are on a slippery surface such as tile, place a non-slippery object such as a rubber mat on the ground to prevent the jack from slipping.
Only use suitable and undamaged tools for wheel changes.
After changing a wheel, immediately check the tightening torque of the wheel bolts with an undamaged torque wrench that is functioning correctly.
If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, you must recalibrate the system immediately after a wheel is changed ⇒ How the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works.
Preparing Your Vehicle
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Checklist
Always perform the following steps in the specified order to prepare for a wheel change
⇒
:
1. Park the vehicle a safe distance from moving traffic. Observe all important information on parking when doing so ⇒ Parking. The ground must be level and firm
Sloped or soft ground can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. If necessary, place a large, stable surface under the vehicle jack.
2. Switch on the emergency flashers ⇒ Center console.
3. Have all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle on the side facing away from traffic and move to a safe area, such as behind a guard rail. Follow the local regulation
regarding wearing a reflective vest.
4. Set up the warning triangle to warn others on the road about the vehicle.
5. Adjust the steering wheel so that the wheels are not pointing straight forward.
6. Block the tire that is diagonal from the one you will be changing with a stone, chocks, or another suitable object.
7. In trailer mode: Disconnect the trailer from the towing vehicle and park it ⇒ Trailer towing.
8. If the luggage compartment is full: remove the contents from the luggage compartment.
9. Remove the vehicle toolkit from the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Failing to heed this checklist that is provided for your own safety can cause accidents and serious injuries.
Always follow the tasks in the checklist.
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Observe the general safety precautions.
Removing and Fitting Hubcaps
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Removing Hubcaps
Fig. 167 Remove the hubcap.
The wheel center trim is for protecting the wheel bolts and must be reattached after a wheel change.
1. Take the extraction hook out of the vehicle toolkit ⇒ Vehicle tool kit components and insert it into a hole (alloy wheel) or hook it onto the edge (steel wheel) of
the hubcap fig. 167.
2. Remove the trim in the direction of the arrow fig. 167.
Fitting Hubcaps
1. Press the hubcap centrally onto the rim and press it against the rim until it you feel it engage.
WARNING
Unsuitable wheel covers and assembling wheel covers incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.
Wheel covers that are installed incorrectly can loosen while driving and endanger other road users.
Do not use damaged hubcaps.
Check whether the hubcap is securely engaged all the way around.
WARNING
Hubcaps that are installed incorrectly can cause the air supply for cooling the brakes to be interrupted or reduced. This also applies when wheel covers are
retrofitted. An insufficient air supply can cause the braking distance to increase significantly.
This can cause accidents and fatal injuries.
Check whether the hubcap is securely engaged all the way around.
Removing and Fitting Wheel Hub Covers
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Removing wheel hub covers
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Fig. 168 Remove the wheel hub cover.
The full wheel covers protect the wheel bolts and must be reattached after a wheel change.
1. Take the extraction hook out of the vehicle tool kit ⇒ Vehicle tool kit components.
2. Engage the extraction hook in one of the openings on the wheel hub cover.
3. Remove the wheel hub cover with extraction hook in the direction of the arrow. If necessary, use a lug wrench for removal fig. 168.
Installing the full wheel cover
1. Make sure the anti-theft wheel bolts are positioned correctly ⇒ Changing a wheel.
2. Press the full wheel cover onto the rim so that the opening for the valve aligns with the tire valve. Make sure that the entire outer edge of the cover is secured.
WARNING
Unsuitable wheel covers and assembling wheel covers incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.
Wheel covers that are installed incorrectly can loosen while driving and endanger other road users.
Do not use damaged hubcaps.
Check whether the wheel hub cover is securely engaged all the way around.
WARNING
Hubcaps that are installed incorrectly can cause the air supply for cooling the brakes to be interrupted or reduced. This also applies when wheel covers are
retrofitted. An insufficient air supply can cause the braking distance to increase significantly.
This can cause accidents and fatal injuries.
Check whether the cut-out for the tire valve in the wheel hub cover is in the right position.
Check whether the wheel hub cover is securely engaged all the way around.
NOTICE
The wheel hub cover might be screwed on tightly and may be damaged if it is pulled off.
Do not use force to remove tightly screwed wheel hub covers.
Removing and Fitting the Wheel Bolt Caps
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Removing the Caps
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Fig. 169 Remove the caps from the wheel bolts.
The caps are for protecting the wheel bolts and must be completely reattached after a wheel change.
1. Take the extraction hook out of the vehicle tool kit ⇒ Vehicle tool kit components.
2. Insert the extraction hook into the opening in the cap.
3. Remove the cap with extraction hook in the direction of the arrow fig. 169.
Putting on Caps
1. Push the cap all the way onto the wheel bolts.
The anti-theft wheel bolt has a separate cap. This cap only fits on the anti-theft wheel bolt and not on conventional wheel bolts.
Loosening wheel bolts
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Fig. 170 Changing a tire: loosening the wheel bolts.
Use a suitable lug wrench to loosen the wheel bolts.
Only loosen the wheel bolts a few turns while the vehicle is not raised with the vehicle jack.
1. Slide the lug wrench all the way onto the wheel bolt.
2. Hold the end of the lug wrench and turn the wheel bolt about one turn counterclockwise
⇒
.
If a wheel bolt cannot be loosened, carefully press on the end of the lug wrench using your foot. Hold onto the vehicle firmly while doing this and make sure
you have secure footing.
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Loosening anti-theft wheel bolts
1. Remove the adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts from the vehicle tool kit.
2. Slide the adapter all the way onto the anti-theft wheel bolt.
3. Slide the lug wrench all the way onto the adapter.
4. Hold the end of the lug wrench and turn the wheel bolt about one turn counterclockwise
⇒
.
If a wheel bolt cannot be loosened, carefully press on the end of the lug wrench using your foot. Hold onto the vehicle firmly while doing this and make sure
you have secure footing.
WARNING
If the wheel bolts are removed or loosened by more than one rotation before the vehicle is jacked up, the wheel could fall off and the vehicle might tip.
This can result in serious injuries.
Only loosen the wheel bolts about one turn while the vehicle is not lifted with the jack.
Never place any part of your body, such as your arm, under the vehicle while you loosen the wheel bolts.
Raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Lift points
Fig. 171 Mounting points for the vehicle jack.
The vehicle jack must only be positioned at the reinforced areas on the underbody that are located behind the markings on the vehicle body fig. 171. Always use
the lift point that is nearest to the wheel you are changing ⇒
.
Positioning the vehicle jack
Fig. 172 Correct jack setup.
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Fig. 173 Jack is positioned on the left side of the vehicle at the rear.
Checklist
For your own safety, follow the points below in the order they are given ⇒
:
1. Position the hand crank in the mount on the jack.
2. Find the vehicle lift point fig. 171 under the vehicle that is closest to the wheel you will be changing.
3. Crank the jack upward so that it is still positioned under the vehicle lift point.
4. Make sure the entire base of the jack is seated securely on the ground and that the base of the jack is located exactly directly below the lift point fig. 172 and
fig. 173.
5. Straighten the jack and continue cranking the claw on the top of the jack upward until the claw is positioned on the jacking point under the vehicle fig. 173.
6. Continue raising the vehicle jack until the wheel is lifted off the ground.
WARNING
Failing to heed this checklist that is provided for your own safety can cause accidents and serious injuries.
Always follow the tasks in the checklist.
Observe the general safety precautions.
WARNING
Using the vehicle jack incorrectly can result in the vehicle slipping from the jack and cause serious or fatal injuries.
Never raise the vehicle if more than one tire is damaged.
Only place the vehicle jack at the lift points described. The bracket on the vehicle jack must firmly grip the sill fig. 173.
Only use jacks that are approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle. Other vehicle jacks, including those approved for other Volkswagen models, could slip.
Only jack up the vehicle on level, firm ground. Sloped or soft ground can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. If necessary, place a large, stable surface
under the jack.
If you are on a slippery surface such as tile, place a non-slippery object such as a rubber mat on the ground to prevent the jack from slipping.
Never place any part of your body, such as your arm, under the vehicle when it is supported only by the jack. If you must work underneath the vehicle,
additionally support the vehicle securely with suitable stands.
Changing a wheel
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Removing a wheel
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Fig. 174 Wheel change: removing wheel bolts with the lug wrench.
1. Follow the checklist ⇒ Preparing Your Vehicle.
2. Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ Loosening wheel bolts.
3. Raise the vehicle ⇒ Raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack .
4. Remove loose wheel bolts completely using the lug wrench fig. 174 and place the bolts on a clean surface.
5. Remove the wheel.
Two-piece wheel bolts
Two-piece wheel bolts must be used. Two-piece wheel bolts have the bolt connected loosely to the head.
Do not use single piece wheel bolts. If you are not sure which wheel bolts to use for your vehicle, consult an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Installing a spare wheel or compact spare wheel
Fig. 175 Changing a tire: tire valve
and locations of the anti-theft wheel bolt
or
.
1. Note the running direction of the tire ⇒ Tire labeling and tire classifications.
2. Position the wheel.
3. Install the anti-theft wheel bolt clockwise using the adapter in the correct position and lightly tighten.
On wheels with full wheel covers, the anti-theft wheel bolt must be fitted in position fig. 175
or
, based on the position of the tire valve
. Otherwise, it
will not be possible to install the full wheel cover.
4. Screw in the other wheel bolts clockwise, tightening them slightly.
5. Lower the vehicle with the vehicle jack.
6. Tighten all wheel bolts securely clockwise using the lug wrench ⇒
. Do not go in order around the wheel while doing this, but rather always switch to a
wheel bolt on the opposite side.
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7. Fit the caps or hubcap ⇒ Removing and Fitting Wheel Hub Covers, ⇒ Removing and Fitting Hubcaps, ⇒ Removing and Fitting the Wheel Bolt Caps.
After a wheel change
1. Clean the vehicle tool kit and place it back in the foam piece in the luggage compartment.
2. Stow the old wheel securely in the luggage compartment.
3. Get the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible at the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
4. Get the damaged tires replaced as soon as possible.
Wheel bolt tightening specification
Tightening specification for wheel bolts in steel and aluminum alloy rims:
120 Nm (88 ft-lbs).
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.
Check the tightening torque using a functioning torque wrench immediately after changing a wheel.
WARNING
If the wheel bolts are not tightened enough to meet the specification, the wheel bolts and 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 suitably qualified professionals. 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, they 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.
WARNING
Incorrect wheel bolts can loosen while driving and cause loss of vehicle control, serious accidents, and fatal injuries.
Always use wheel bolts that are correct for the rim and the vehicle model.
Never use different wheel bolts.
Use only two-piece wheel bolts on vehicles with two-piece wheel bolts.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) indicator light may indicate a system malfunction after a wheel is changed ⇒ Troubleshooting the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
Tire mobility set
Introduction
The tire mobility set allows you to temporarily and reliably seal tire damage caused by foreign bodies or punctures of up to around 4 mm in diameter. Do not remove
the foreign body, such as a screw, from the tire!
After the sealant has filled the tire, check and adjust the tire pressure again after a drive of approximately 10 minutes.
If more than one vehicle tired is damaged, seek advice from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. The tire mobility set is
only designed to fill one tire.
Only use the tire mobility set when the vehicle is safely parked and you are confident of the necessaries skills and safety precautions! Otherwise, contact an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
Do not use the tire sealant:
When the wheel rim is damaged.
In outside temperatures of below -20 °C (-4 °F).
When cuts or punctures to the tire are larger than 4 mm.
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