● The temporary spare wheel must always be secured firmly with the wheel bolts supplied by the factory.
● Never drive using more than one spare wheel that is a different size than the original tyres.
● After fitting the temporary spare wheel, the tyre pressure must be checked as soon as possible (→ Tyre pressure).
● Snow chains cannot be used on the temporary spare wheel.
If possible, stow the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or the removed wheel safely. In vehicles with a
breakdown set, the removed wheel cannot be secured.
Winter tyres
Summer tyres provide less grip on icy and snowy roads. Winter or all-weather tyres improve the vehicle and brake
response during winter conditions. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that winter tyres be fitted to the
vehicle at temperatures below +7°C (+45°F) or in winter road conditions.
Winter and all-season tyres lose their effectiveness when thetread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm(5/32 inch).
The following applies when using winter tyres:
—Observe any country-specific legal requirements.
—Use winter tyres on all four wheels at the same time.
—Only use in winter road conditions.
—Only use the sizes of tyre that have been approved for the vehicle.
—Winter tyres must have the same belt type, size and the same tread pattern.
—Observe the maximum speed permitted by the speed index→
.
Speed limitation
Winter tyres have a speed limit depending on the speed index (→ Tyre lettering and tyre type).
You can set a speed warning in the Tyres menu in theVehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system.
If you use V-rated tyres, the speed limits and required tyre pressure will be determined by the engine size. You must
ask a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership about the highest permitted speed and required tyre pressure.
All-wheel drive (4MOTION)
Thanks to its all-wheel drive, the vehicle will have plenty of traction in winter conditions, even with the standard
tyres. Despite this, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles still recommends fitting winter tyres or all-year tyres to all four
wheels in winter, primarily due to the improved braking efficiency.
Observe information onsnow chains (→ Snow chains).
WARNING
The improved winter driving characteristics afforded by the winter tyres should not encourage you to take any risks.
Exceeding the speed limitation of winter tyres can cause the tyres to fail suddenly and the vehicle to lose control.
● Never disregard the speed limitation of the winter tyres fitted, even if the permissible top speed of the vehicle is
higher.
● Never exceed the maximum payload of the winter tyres that are fitted.
● Adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
The vehicle handling is better if summer tyres are fitted at temperatures above +7°C(+45°F). The rolling
noise is quieter, the tyre wear lower and the energy efficiency higher.
In vehicles with Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system must be re-synchronised after changing from
summer tyres to winter tyres or vice versa (→ Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator).
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