· Always follow the operations in the checklist
and always observe the generally valid safety
measures.
WARNING
For your own safety, do not ignore this important
checklist, otherwise accidents and serious injuries
could result.
loj ÿ .
When doing so, do not proceed in a circle, but
change a wheel
in a cross, always moving to the opposite screw.
— Fit the caps and the central or inner hubcap
general ÿ p. 350.
Please note on
page 352.
,
at the beginning of this chapter,
After changing a wheel
— Clean the on-board tools and put them back in
the foam element in the luggage compartment.
— Store the changed wheel safely in the trunk.
— Have the wheel bolt torque checked immediately
ÿ p. 353.
— Have the damaged wheel replaced as soon as possible.
before.
WARNING
Improperly tightened or mishandled wheel bolts
could result in loss of vehicle control, an accident
and serious injury.
Fig. 257 Changing a wheel: Unscrew the wheel bolts
with the wheel spanner.
remove a wheel
Keep the wheel bolts and holes
— Observe the checklist ÿ p. 353.
threads of the wheel hubs always clean, free of
oil and grease. The screws must be easy to
unscrew and screw in and must be tightened to
the prescribed torque.
— Loosen the wheel bolts ÿ p. 353.
— Raise the vehicle ÿ p. 356, ÿ p. 357.
— Completely unscrew the wheel bolts, already
loosened, with the wheel spanner ÿ fig. 257 and
place them on a clean base.
After changing a wheel, the control lamp of
the tire monitoring system
rresponding light could light up indicating a fault in
— Remove the wheel.
the system ÿ p. 337 ÿ p. 338.
,
Install the spare or emergency wheel
— Observe the direction of rotation of the tire ÿ p.
346.
puncture repair kit
— Install the wheel.
Introduction to the topic
— Screw in the anti-theft wheel bolt in the position ÿ
fig. 257 2 or 3 clockwise using the adapter and
tighten slightly.
With the puncture repair kit it is possible to effectively
temporarily seal tire damage up to approx. 4 mm in
diameter caused by a foreign object or puncture. Do
not remove the object stuck in the tire, e.g. e.g. a
screw or a nail!
— Screw in all other wheel bolts clockwise and tighten
lightly.
— Lower the vehicle with the jack.
After the sealant has been inserted into the tyre,
be sure to recheck the tire pressure after about 10
minutes of driving and adjust it.
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— Securely tighten all bolts with the wheel wrench
in a clockwise direction.
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If the vehicle has more than one damaged tire,
request the help of specialized personnel. The re-
puncture kit has only been designed to seal a tire.
· Only use the puncture repair kit if you are familiar
with the necessary operations. Otherwise,
request the help of specialized personnel.
· Use the puncture repair kit only in an
emergency to get to the nearest specialized
workshop.
Only use the puncture repair kit if the vehicle is
properly parked and you are familiar with the
necessary operations and safety measures!
Otherwise, request the help of specialized personnel.
· Immediately order the replacement of the
tire repaired with the puncture repair kit.
· The sealant is harmful to health and if it comes
into contact with the skin it must be cleaned
immediately.
Do not use the tire sealant in the following
cases:
— If the rim is damaged.
· Keep the puncture repair kit out of the reach
of children.
— If the outdoor temperature is below -20 °C
(-4°F).
· Never use a jack, even if it is approved for the
vehicle.
— If the cut or puncture in the tire is more than 4
mm in diameter.
· 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.
— If you have driven with very low pressure or with
a deflated tire.
— If the expiration date on the sealant bottle
for tires has expired.
— If any foreign body stuck in the tire has been
removed.
WARNING
— In combination with run-flat tyres.
Run-flat tires are identified by the “Seal” inscription
on the outer side.
A tire repaired with the sealant does not have the
same running properties as a conventional tire.
WARNING
· Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
Using the puncture repair kit can be dangerous,
especially if the tire is filled at the edge of the road.
· Avoid full throttle, hard braking and fast cornering.
To reduce the risk of serious injury, consider the
following: · Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
Drive only 10 minutes at 80 km/h
(50 mph) maximum; then check the tire.
and safely. Place the vehicle at a safe distance
from road traffic to be able to refill the tire.
Once the sealant has been used or expired,
dispose of it in accordance with legal provisions.
· Make sure the ground is level and firm.
Bottles of tire sealant can be purchased at
Volks wagen dealers.
· All occupants, and especially children, must
always be located at a safe distance and out of
the work area.
Observe the puncture repair kit manufacturer's
instruction manual.
· Switch on emergency flashers to warn other
road users.
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Puncture repair kit components
,
Keep in mind
at the beginning of this chapter, on page 359.
Fig. 258 Schematic representation: puncture repair kit
components.
Fig. 259 Schematic representation: puncture repair kit compressor.
The puncture repair kit is located in the boot, under
the floor covering.
3 Tire pressure gauge
4 Air discharge screw
5 inflation tube
The puncture repair kit consists of the following
items ÿ fig. 258:
6 air compressor
1 Sticker with the speed indication “max.
80 km/h” or “max. 50mph”
The howitzer remover ÿ fig. 258 5 has a slot at
the lower end for the valve core. Only then can the
2 Filler tube with cap 3 Sealant
tire valve core be unscrewed and screwed on again.
This also applies to the spare howitzer 4
bottle 4 Spare valve core 5
Shell remover
.
The air compressor in the puncture repair
kit can be connected to the 12-volt socket
even if the compressor's nameplate indicates a
higher power than the one indicated on the socket.
The puncture repair kit compressor is made up of
the following elements ÿ fig. 259:
1 12 volt connector
2 On/Off switch
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Seal and inflate a tire
Previous steps
,
,
Please note on
page 359.
at the beginning of this chapter,
Please note on
page 359.
at the beginning of this chapter,
seal a tire
Checklist Always
perform the following operations in the order indicated
ÿ .
— Unscrew the cap from the tire valve.
tico.
1. If you experience a tire failure, if possible park the
vehicle on level, firm ground at a safe distance
from road traffic.
— Unscrew the core from the valve with the core
remover ÿ fig. 258 5 and place it on a clean surface.
— Shake the sealant bottle vigorously ÿ fig.
258 3 several times.
2. Engage the electronic parking brake.
co.
— Screw the filler tube tightly ÿ fig. 258 2 on the
sealant bottle clockwise.
3. Shut off the engine.
4. If the transmission is manual, engage a gear.
clock hands. The seal on the mouth of the bottle
is automatically perforated.
5. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
pants and take them to a safe place away from
road traffic.
— Remove the filler pipe plug ÿ fig. 258 2 and insert
the open end fully into the tire valve.
6. Connect the emergency flashers and co
lock the warning triangle ÿ p. 70.
— Keep the bottle upside down and empty all the
contained in the tire.
Observe the legal provisions in this regard.
— Remove the empty bottle from the valve.
7. Check if it is possible to repair the tire with the
puncture repair kit ÿ p. 359.
— Screw the core back into the valve of the
.
tire with the howitzer lever ÿ fig. 258 5
8. If you are using a trailer, unhitch it from the towing
vehicle and park it ÿ p. 282.
inflate the tire
9. If the trunk is loaded, remove all the equipment
— Screw the inflation tube tightly ÿ fig. 259 5 of the
air compressor on the tire valve.
heh.
10. Take the puncture repair kit out of the trunk.
11. Stick the adhesive from the puncture repair kit
ÿ p. 361 on the instrument panel within the
driver's field of vision.
— Check that the air discharge screw ÿ fig. 259 4
is closed.
— Start the engine and let it run at
slow motion.
12. Do not remove the object stuck in the tire (a
screw or a nail, for example).
— Connect the 12 volt connector ÿ fig. 259 1 to a 12
volt vehicle socket ÿ p. 206.
WARNING
For your own safety, do not ignore this important
checklist, otherwise accidents and serious injuries
could result.
— Turn on the air compressor with the on/off switch ÿ
.
fig. 259 2
· Always follow the operations in the checklist and
always observe the generally valid safety
measures.
— Leave the compressor running until
reach a pressure of 2.0 to 2.5 bar (29-36 psi/
200-250 kPa) ÿ . Do not let it run for more than
8 minutes ÿ .
— Turn off the compressor.
— If a pressure of between 2.0 and 2.5 bar (29-36 psi/
200-250 kPa) is not reached , unscrew the inflation
tube from the tire valve.
— Drive the vehicle about 10 meters towards
forwards or backwards so that the sealant
distributes well inside the tire.
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— Screw the inflation tube of the com
WARNING
air clamp on the tire valve and repeat the inflation
operation.
If the damaged tire cannot be sufficiently sealed with
the puncture repair kit, the tire will lose air while
driving. As a result, the tire could fail, vehicle control
could be lost, and accidents, serious injury, or death
could result.
— If the required pressure is still not reached
ria, it means the tire is too damaged. In such a case
it is not possible to seal the tire with the puncture repair
kit. Do not continue the march.
Request the help of specialized personnel ÿ .
· Do not continue driving if the tire pressure is 1.3 bar
or less (19 psi/130 kPa) after 10 minutes of driving.
— Unplug the air compressor and unscrew the inflation
tube from the tire valve.
— If a pressure of between 2.0 and 2.5 bar (29-36 psi/
200-250 kPa) is reached, immediately continue driving
at a maximum of 80 km/h (50 mph).
· Request the help of specialized personnel.
WARNING
Check after 10 minutes of walking
Switch off the air compressor after a maximum of 8
minutes, otherwise it will overheat! Before turning it on
again, let it cool for a few minutes.
— Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as soon as
you can safely do so, e.g. For example, in a parking
lot.
— Screw the inflation tube back on ÿ fig. 259 5 and
check the tire pressure on the tire pressure gauge ÿ
fig. 259
.
3
— Equal to or less than 1.3 bar (19 psi/130 kPa):
- Do not continue the march! It has not been
possible to seal the tire sufficiently with the kit for
repairing junk.
— Request the help of specialized personnel
ÿ .
— Equal to or greater than 1.4 bar (20 psi/140 kPa):
— Correct the tire pressure until the correct value is
reached.
— Drive carefully to the nearest specialized workshop
at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
— Ask the workshop to replace the damaged tire.
WARNING
When inflating the tire, the inflation tube and air
compressor can become hot.
· Protect hands and skin from ca
clients.
· When the inflation tube or air compressor are hot,
do not place them on flammable materials.
· Before storing the device, let it cool down.
· If a minimum pressure of 2.0 bar (29 psi/200 kPa)
cannot be reached, it means that the tire is too
damaged. In this case, the sealant will not be able
to seal the tire. Do not continue the march. Request
the help of specialized personnel.
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