Get Breakdown set Guide for Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

● Never loosen the bolts on wheel rims with bolted-on rings.

WARNING

If the wrong wheel bolts are used, the wheel bolt can loosen while driving and lead to loss of control of the vehicle,

serious accidents and fatal injuries.

● Always use wheel bolts that match the wheel rims and the vehicle type.

● Never use different wheel bolts.

● Use only two-piece wheel bolts on vehicles with two-piece wheel bolts.

After changing a wheel, the indicator lamp for the tyre monitoring system may indicate a fault in the system

(→ Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator) (→ Tyre Pressure Monitoring System).

Introduction

In some countries, the vehicle may be supplied with a breakdown set.

You can use the breakdown set to temporarily seal a tyre securely if it has been damaged by a foreign body or a

puncture up to about 4 mm (about 5/32 in) in diameter. Do not remove the foreign object, such as a screw, from the

tyre.

Once the sealant has been added to the tyre, the tyre pressure must be checked and adjusted again after

approximately 10 minutes of driving.

Seek assistance from a correspondingly qualified workshop if more than one vehicle tyre is damaged. The breakdown

set is only designed to fill one tyre.

Only use the breakdown set when the vehicle has been safely parked and you are familiar with the work and safety

precautions needed. Otherwise seek assistance from a suitably qualified workshop.

The tyre sealant must not be used:

—If the rim is damaged.

—If the outside temperature is below -20°C(-4°F).

—If there are cuts or punctures in the tyre that are larger than 4mm.

—If the vehicle was driven with very low tyre pressure or a flat tyre.

—If the use-by date on the tyre filler bottle has expired.

—If a foreign object has been removed from the tyre.

—In connection with mobility tyres. The word “Seal” is on the outer wall of the tyre if your vehicle is fitted with

mobility tyres.

WARNING

Use of the breakdown set at the side of the road can be dangerous.

If the vehicle and the working area are not secured appropriately, this can result in serious accidents and fatal

injuries.

● Use the breakdown set only if you are familiar with the necessary actions. If this is not the case, seek assistance

from a suitably qualified workshop.

● Stop the vehicle as soon as it is possible and safe to do so.

● Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic (→ In an emergency) (→ Parking).

● Make sure that the surface the vehicle is parked on is level and firm.

● All passengers, and children in particular, must be at a safe distance and away from your area of work.

● Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle to warn other road users.

● When using the breakdown set, never lift the vehicle with a jack, even if the jack is approved for the vehicle.

WARNING

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Tyres that have been filled with sealant will not handle in the same way as an undamaged tyre.

If the sealed tyre is subjected to excessive loads, this can lead to serious accidents and fatal injuries.

● Never drive faster than 80 km/h(50 mph).

● Do not accelerate quickly, brake suddenly or drive at high speed through bends.

● Drive at a maximum of 80 km/h(50 mph) for not longer than 10 minutes and then check the tyre.

● Tyres that have been sealed using the breakdown set should be replaced immediately. Tyres repaired with the

breakdown set are intended for temporary, emergency use only. They should be used only until you can reach the

nearest qualified workshop.

CAUTION

The sealant may be harmful if it comes into contact with the skin.

● If the sealant comes into contact with the skin, remove it from the skin immediately with a cloth or another

suitable item.

● Keep the breakdown set out of the reach of children.

Dispose of used or out-of-date sealant in accordance with legal

requirements.

You can purchase a new tyre filler bottle from a correspondingly qualified

workshop.

Observe the separate operating instructions provided by the manufacturer of the breakdown

set.

Stowage

The breakdown set can be found in various positions depending on the equipment:

—In the stowage compartment in the driver or front passenger door.

—Under the left front seat.

—in the drawer under the rear left individual seat.

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Preparing the vehicle

Checklist

Always carry out the following actions in the given order→

:

1. Park the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and on a flat and stable surface. Observe all the

important information on parking (→ Parking).

2. Switch on the hazard warning lights (→ Centre console).

3. Ensure that all occupants exit the vehicle and go to a safe place away from moving traffic, e.g. behind the safety

barrier. Observe the country-specific regulations on high-visibility waistcoats.

4. Set up the warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users to your vehicle.

5. Check whether the puncture can be repaired with the breakdown set (→ Breakdown set).

6. When towing a trailer: unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it .

7. When the luggage compartment is loaded: remove luggage.

8. Remove the breakdown set from the vehicle.

9. Do not remove the foreign object, such as a screw, from the tyre.

WARNING

Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries.

● Always follow the actions in the checklist.

● Observe the generally valid safety precautions.

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Sealing and inflating tyres

Sealing a tyre

Fig. 1 Contents of the breakdown set(illustration).

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Sticker with the maximum permitted speed “max. 80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph”.

Filler hose with plug.

Tyre filler bottle.

Spare valve core.

Valve core extractor.

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There is a slot for the valve core on the lower end of the valve core extractor→ Fig. 1

. This is required for

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extracting and fitting the tyre valve core. This also applies to the spare valve core

.

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1. Take the sticker from the breakdown set→ Fig. 1

vision.

and stick it on the dash panel within the driver’s field of

2. Unscrew the cap from the tyre valve.

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3. Use the valve core extractor→ Fig. 1

clean surface.

to unscrew the valve core from the tyre valve. Place the core on a

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4. Shake the tyre filler bottle→ Fig. 1

vigorously to and fro several times.

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5. Screw the tyre sealant tube→ Fig. 1

tightly onto the tyre filler bottle in a clockwise direction. The plastic

foil on the plug is pierced automatically.

6. Remove the plug from the filler hose→ Fig. 1

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and place the open end fully on the tyre valve.

7. Hold the bottle upside down and fill the entire contents of the tyre filler bottle into the tyre.

8. Remove the empty tyre filler bottle from the valve.

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9. Use the valve core extractor→ Fig. 1

to screw the valve core back into the tyre valve.

Inflating the tyre (variant 1)

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Fig. 2 Compressor in the breakdown set(illustration).

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Mount for tyre filler hose.

Tyre filler hose.

Wing nut.

Tyre pressure display.

12-volt plug.

Air bleed button.

ON/OFF switch.

Fig. 3 Connecting the tyre filler hose.

The compressor from the breakdown set may be operated from the 12-volt socket, even if the power stated

on the type plate of the compressor exceeds the maximum power of the socket.

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1. Remove the tyre filler hose→ Fig. 2

from the rear of the compressor.

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2. Insert the tyre filler hose→ Fig. 2

the wing nut is pointing to .

with the wing nut

into the mount for the tyre filler hose

so that

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3. Turn the wing nut→ Fig. 2

in a clockwise direction until the wing nut is pointing to → Fig. 3.

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4. Screw the tyre filler hose→ Fig. 2

of the compressor tightly onto the tyre valve.

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5. Start the engine and let it run.

6. Insert the 12-volt plug→ Fig. 2

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into one of the vehicle's 12-volt sockets (→ Sockets).

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7. Switch on the compressor with the ON/OFF switch→ Fig. 2

.

8. Run the compressor until the pressure has reached 2.0–2.5 bar(29–36 psi/200–250 kPa).

9. Switch off the compressor.

If a tyre pressure of 2.0–2.5 bar(29–36 psi/200–250 kPa) cannot be achieved:

1. Unscrew the tyre filler hose from the tyre valve.

2. Drive (or reverse) the vehicle around 10 metres (around 33 ft)so that the sealing compound is evenly distributed

in the tyre.

3. Screw the compressor’s tyre filler hose firmly back onto the tyre valve and inflate the tyre again.

4. If the required pressure still cannot be reached, the tyre is too badly damaged. The tyre cannot be sealed with

the breakdown set. Do not drive on → . Seek expert assistance.

Continuing your journey

1. Disconnect the compressor and unscrew the tyre filler hose from the tyre valve.

2. Immediately drive on with a speed of no faster than 80 km/h(50 mph) once a tyre pressure of 2.0–2.5 bar (29–

36 psi/200–250 kPa) has been reached.

3. Check the tyre pressure after driving for 10 minutes.

Inflating the tyre (variant 2)

Fig. 4 Compressor in the breakdown set(illustration).

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2

3

4

5

6

Tyre pressure display.

Air bleed button.

12-volt plug.

ON/OFF switch.

Compressor.

Tyre filler hose.

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The compressor from the breakdown set may be operated from the 12-volt socket, even if the power stated on the

type plate of the compressor exceeds the maximum power of the socket.

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1. Screw the tyre filler hose→ Fig. 4

2. Start the engine and let it run.

of the compressor tightly onto the tyre valve.

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3. Insert the 12-volt plug→ Fig. 4

into one of the vehicle's 12-volt sockets (→ Sockets).

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4. Switch on the compressor with the ON/OFF switch→ Fig. 4

.

5. Run the compressor until the pressure has reached 2.0–2.5 bar(29–36 psi/200–250 kPa). Maximum run time:

10 minutes →

.

6. Switch off the compressor.

If a tyre pressure of 2.0–2.5 bar(29–36 psi/200–250 kPa) cannot be achieved:

1. Unscrew the tyre filler hose from the tyre valve.

2. Drive (or reverse) the vehicle around 10 metres (around 33 ft)so that the sealing compound is evenly distributed

in the tyre.

3. Screw the compressor’s tyre filler hose firmly back onto the tyre valve and inflate the tyre again.

4. If the required pressure still cannot be reached, the tyre is too badly damaged. The tyre cannot be sealed with

the breakdown set. Do not drive on → . Seek expert assistance.

NOTICE

The compressor can overheat and be damaged if it is operated for an extended time.

● Switch the compressor off after a maximum of 10 minutes.

● Allow the compressor to cool down for several minutes before switching it back on again.

Continuing your journey

1. Disconnect the compressor and unscrew the tyre filler hose from the tyre valve.

2. Immediately drive on with a speed of no faster than 80 km/h(50 mph) once a tyre pressure of 2.0–2.5 bar (29–

36 psi/200–250 kPa) has been reached.

3. Check the tyre pressure after driving for 10 minutes.

Check after driving for 10 minutes

1. Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface at the next safe opportunity, e.g. a car park.

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2. Reconnect the tyre filler hose → Fig. 2

or → Fig. 4

and read the tyre pressure on the tyre pressure

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display → Fig. 2

or → Fig. 4

.

1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower:

1.

Do not drive on! The tyre cannot be sealed adequately with the breakdown set→ . Seek assistance from a

suitably qualified workshop.

1.4 bar (20 psi / 140 kPa) and higher:

1. Adjust the tyre pressure back to the correct value.

2. Drive carefully to the nearest suitably qualified workshop. Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km/h

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Breakdown set for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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