Get Tires and wheels -> Spare wheel or compact spare wheel Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

steering and suspension systems. Have all wheels rebalanced. A wheel must always be rebalanced if

a new tire has been mounted.

Wheel alignment – Incorrect wheel alignment causes excessive and uneven tire wear, impairing

vehicle safety. If you notice excessive or uneven tire wear, have the wheel alignment checked by an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

Unusual vibrations or pulling to one side can indicate tire damage.

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Reduce speed immediately and stop when it is safe to do so.

Check tires and wheel rims for damage.

Never drive with a damaged tire or rim. Get expert assistance instead.

If no external damage is visible, slowly and carefully drive to the nearest authorized

Volkswagen dealer, authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or other qualified workshop and

have the vehicle checked.

Spare wheel or compact spare wheel

Fig. 105 In the luggage compartment: Handwheel holding the spare wheel in place.

Fig. 106 In the luggage compartment: Compact spare wheel (if equipped).

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Removing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel

Open the rear hatch, lift up the floor covering, and hook it in the stops on either side of the luggage

compartment ⇒ Storage.

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If applicable, remove the subwoofer ⇒ Removing the subwoofer.

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If necessary, pull the securing clip ⇒ fig. 105 (1) out and up.

Completely unscrew the handwheel in the center of the spare wheel (2) or compact spare wheel

⇒ fig. 106 counterclockwise and remove the spare wheel.

Stowing the replaced wheel

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Open the rear hatch, lift up the floor covering, and hook it in the stops on either side of the luggage

compartment.

If the wheel you took off the vehicle fits in the spare wheel well, position it so that the center hole of

the rim is aligned with the threaded pin in the center of the well.

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Turn the handwheel ⇒ fig. 105 (2) clockwise until the wheel is securely in place.

If necessary, insert the securing clip (1) in the stud slot so that the handwheel can no longer be

turned.

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If necessary, return the vehicle tool kit to its location in the luggage compartment.

Unhook the floor covering and fold it back down onto the floor of the luggage compartment.

Close the rear hatch.

If the replaced wheel does not fit in the spare wheel well, stow it securely in the luggage compartment

on top of the floor covering.

If the spare wheel is different from the road wheels

If the spare is different from the road wheels, a compact spare wheel, for example, or if the road

wheels are winter tires, the spare wheel must be used only in the event of a flat tire, only for a brief

time, and only when driving with extra caution ⇒

Replace it with a tire matching the others on your vehicle as soon as possible.

Please heed the following:

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Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)!

Avoid full-throttle acceleration, hard braking, and fast cornering!

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Do not use snow chains on the compact spare wheel ⇒ Snow chains.

After installing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel, check the tire pressure as soon as

possible ⇒ Tire inflation pressure.

Check the tire inflation pressure of the spare or compact spare whenever you check the tire pressure

of the road wheels, at least once a month. Inflate a spare wheel to the cold tire pressure specified for

the vehicle's road wheels on the tire pressure label; inflate a compact spare wheel to the cold tire

pressure specified for the compact spare on the tire pressure label or on a separate label for the

compact spare, if there is one.

WARNING

Improper use of a spare wheel or a compact spare wheel can cause loss of vehicle control, a

crash or other accident, and serious personal injury.

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Never use a spare wheel or compact spare wheel if it is damaged or worn down to the

wear indicators.

In some vehicles, the spare wheel or compact spare wheel is smaller than the original tire.

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A smaller compact spare wheel is identified with a sticker and the words “50 mph” or

“80 km/h”. This is the maximum permissible speed when driving with this tire.

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Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a compact spare wheel. Avoid full-throttle

acceleration, heavy braking, and fast cornering!

Never drive more than 125 miles (200 km) if a compact spare wheel is installed on the front

axle (drive axle).

Replace the compact spare with a normal wheel and tire as soon as possible. Compact

spare tires are designed for brief use only.

Regularly check the U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) to determine the age of the

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compact spare wheel ⇒ Tire labeling. Tires age even if they are not being used and can fail

suddenly, especially at higher speeds.

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Tires that are more than 6 years old can only be used in an emergency and then with

special care and at lower speeds.

The compact spare wheel must always be secured with the wheel bolts provided by the

factory.

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Never drive using more than one compact spare wheel.

After installing the compact spare wheel, the tire pressure must be checked as soon as

possible ⇒ Tire inflation pressure.

Snow chains cannot be used on the compact spare wheel. If you must use snow chains

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and have a compact spare wheel mounted, move the compact spare wheel to the rear axle if a

front tire has to be replaced. The tire taken off the rear axle can then be used to replace the

flat front tire. Be sure you do not change the tire's direction of rotation. Install the snow

chains on the full-sized road tire.

NOTICE

When the spare wheel or compact spare is being used, the TPMS indicator light can light up

after a couple of minutes ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

If possible, attach the spare wheel, compact spare wheel, or the wheel you took off the vehicle

securely in the luggage compartment.

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