WARNING
snow chains
The use of improper snow chains or the incorrect
placement of the chains can cause accidents and
serious injuries.
,
Please note on
page 339.
at the beginning of this chapter,
· Always use suitable snow chains.
When using snow chains, observe the legal
· Observe the assembly instructions of the chain
manufacturer.
regulations and the maximum permissible speed
with them attached.
· Never drive faster than allowed when you have
mounted chains.
If there is ice or snow on the road, the chains
improve traction and braking behaviour.
The mounting of snow chains is only permitted on
the front wheels and only on the following rim
and tire combinations:
WARNING
· Remove snow chains when they are no longer
needed. Otherwise the chains will only worsen
the driving properties, damage the tires and
quickly become irreparably damaged.
Saloon and Variant
tire size
Tire
215/60R16
215/60 R 16 M&S
215/55R17
6 1/2 J x 16 ET 41
6 1/2 J x 16 ET 42
6 1/2 J x 17 ET 41
· Chains that come into direct contact with the rim
could scratch or damage the rim. Volkswagen
recommends the use of chains with integrated tire
protection.
alltrack
tire size
Tire
On vehicles equipped with the tire monitoring
system, the system must be re-adapted after
mounting snow chains ÿ p. 334.
215/55R17
7 J x 17 ET 38
Volkswagen recommends inquiring about the proper
size of wheels, tires and snow chains at one of its
dealers.
As far as possible, use fine link chains that do not
protrude more than 13.5mm including the padlock.
hubcaps
center hubcap
Before installing the chains, remove the wheel caps
and trim rings ÿ . However, for safety reasons the
wheel bolts must be fitted with caps, which can be
purchased from Volkswagen dealers.
Using snow chains with the emergency wheel
or inflatable spare wheel fitted For technical
reasons, the use of snow chains on the emergency
wheel and inflatable spare wheel is not permitted ÿ p.
355.
— In the event of a front wheel failure, mount the
spare wheel or inflatable spare wheel on the rear
axle.
— Exchange the damaged front wheel with the free
wheel on the rear axle. When doing so, take into
account the direction of rotation of the tire.
Fig. 246 Remove the central hubcap by pulling it.
Volkswagen recommends putting the chains on the
wheel before mounting it.
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riorly. Insufficient ventilation can cause the
braking distance to increase considerably.
Integral hubcap
Fig. 247 Remove the central hubcap by turning it.
The central hubcap protects the wheel bolts and
must be refitted after changing the wheel.
Vehicles with central hubcaps that can be
removed by pulling
Fig. 248 Remove the full hubcap.
— Remove: Take out the wire hook from the on-
board tools ÿ p. 299 and insert it into a hole (light
alloy wheel) or hook it to the edge (steel wheel) of
the hubcap ÿ fig. 246.
The full hubcap protects the wheel bolts and must be
remounted after changing the wheel.
— Pull the hubcap in the direction of the arrow.
Remove the full hubcap
— Fit: press the hubcap against the rim until you
feel it click into place.
— Take the wheel wrench and wire hook from the on-
board tools ÿ p. 299.
— Hook the wire hook into one of the holes in
the hubcap.
Vehicles with center hubcaps that can be
removed by turning
— Insert the wheel wrench through the hook on the
wire ÿ fig. 248 and pull the hubcap in the direction
of the arrow.
— Removing: Turn the hubcap to the left or to the
right until it detaches from the rim ÿ fig. 247.
— Insert your hand behind one of the pes
tabs and pull the hubcap.
Install the integral hubcap
— Check that the anti-theft wheel bolt is mounted in
the correct position ÿ p. 353.
— Fit: Place the hubcap over the center of
rim.
— Press the hubcap onto the rim by making
match the valve hole with the tire valve ÿ fig. 248
— Press the hubcap against the rim until it clicks.
realize that you have embedded.
1 . Make sure that the entfiirtes conrrteocutrlyo.f the hubcap
WARNING
If improper hubcaps are used or are installed
incorrectly, accidents and serious injuries may occur.
WARNING
If improper hubcaps are used or are installed
incorrectly, accidents and serious injuries may occur.
If hubcaps are fitted incorrectly, they could come
off while driving and endanger other road users.
If hubcaps are fitted incorrectly, they could come
off while driving and endanger other road users.
· Do not use hubcaps that are damaged.
· Always make sure that the ventilation of the
brakes is not interrupted or diminished. Also
keep this in mind if you mount post hubcaps
3 G 0 0 1 2 7 6 0 A H
· Do not use hubcaps that are damaged.
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hubcaps
· Always make sure that the ventilation of the
brakes is not interrupted or diminished. Also
take this into account if you retrofit hubcaps.
Insufficient ventilation can cause the braking
distance to increase considerably.
have to change it. If both tires on one side of the
vehicle, both on the same axle, or all of them are
damaged, seek specialized help.
WARNING
Changing a wheel can be dangerous, especially
if it is done at the edge of the road. To reduce the
risk of serious injury, observe the following: · Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely possible. Place the
Wheel bolt caps
vehicle at a safe distance from road traffic to be
able to change the wheel.
· While changing the wheel, all occupants, and
especially children, should always be at a safe
distance and out of the work area.
· Switch on emergency flashers to warn other
road users.
· Make sure the ground is level and firm.
If necessary, use a wide, stable base to support
the jack.
· You should only change a wheel yourself if
you are familiar with the necessary operations.
Otherwise, request the help of specialized
personnel.
Fig. 249 Remove the caps from the wheel bolts.
The caps protect the wheel bolts and must be
pushed back in as far as they will go after changing
the wheel.
· To change a wheel, always use suitable tools
and in perfect condition.
· To reduce the risk of the vehicle rolling
accidentally, always switch off the engine,
always apply the electronic parking brake and
always place the selector lever in position P or
always engage a gear if the transmission is
manual.
Removing and installing the caps
— Remove: Take out the wire hook from the on-
board tools ÿ p. 299.
— Insert the wire hook into the hole in the hood ÿ
fig. 249 and pull in the direction of the arrow.
· After changing a wheel, order immediately
Check the torque of the wheel bolts with a
perfectly working torque wrench.
— Fitting: Push the caps onto the wheel bolts as
far as they will go.
The anti-theft wheel bolt has a different cap, which
is only compatible with the anti-theft wheel bolt and
is not suitable for conventional bolts.
· On vehicles equipped with the tire monitoring
system, the system must be re-adapted
immediately after changing a wheel ÿ p. 334.
change a wheel
Introduction to the topic
Some vehicles come from the factory without a jack
or wheel brace. In this case, have the wheel replaced
by a specialized workshop.
The factory-included jack is only designed in the event
that a vehicle tire is damaged and
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