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Tyre pressure for full load.
The appearance of the sticker may differ between vehicles. It may contain additional tyre sizes that are not approved for your specific
vehicle. For information on the tyre sizes approved for your vehicle, refer to the vehicle registration certificate or the EC Certificate of
Conformity, or ask an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
Comfort tyre pressure
Depending on the vehicle, the tyre pressure sticker may show details of a comfort tyre pressure → Fig. 2. The comfort tyre pressure
allows increased driving comfort. Energy consumption may increase when driving with comfort tyre pressure.
WARNING
Underinflation can cause the tyre to suddenly lose pressure while the vehicle is motion, the tread to peel off or the tyre to burst. If the
tyre pressure is too low, the tyres will wear prematurely and the car will not handle well.
Incorrect tyre pressure can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.
● Check tyre pressures regularly, at least once a month, and before every long journey.
● Always adjust the tyre pressure to the corresponding load condition.
● Never reduce the increased tyre pressure of warm tyres.
WARNING
Excessive speeds and overloading of the vehicle can cause overheating, sudden tyre damage including tyre bursts and detachment of
the tread.
This can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.
● Never exceed the maximum load capacity of the fitted tyres (→ Tyre lettering and tyre type).
● Never exceed the permitted maximum speed of the fitted tyres (→ Tyre lettering and tyre type).
NOTICE
Careless handling of the tyre pressure gauge can damage the valve.
● When attaching the tyre pressure gauge, ensure that you do not position it at an angle to the valve stem.
Underinflated tyres can contribute to an increase in energy consumption.
The correct wheel bolts must be used for all vehicle types; these bolts must always be tightened with the correct tightening torque.
The tightening torque of the wheel bolts must be checked regularly with a properly functioning torque wrench. In addition, the
tightening torque must be checked immediately after every wheel change with a properly functioning torque wrench. If the tightening
torque of the wheel bolts is too low, the wheel bolts and thus the wheel can become loose while the vehicle is in motion. The wheel
bolts and the threads could be damaged if the tightening torque is too high.
If the wheel bolts are corroded and stiff, they must be renewed and the wheel hub threads cleaned before the tightening torque is
checked. Never grease or oil the wheel bolts or the threads of the wheel hubs.
Tightening torque for wheel bolts
The tightening torque for wheel bolts is specified in the chapter Changing a wheel (→ Wheels and tyres).
WARNING
If the tightening torque of the wheel bolts is too low, the wheel bolts and thus the wheel can become loose while the vehicle is in
motion. The wheel bolts and the threads could be damaged if the tightening torque is too high.
Incorrectly tightened or missing wheel bolts can lead to loss of control over the vehicle, serious accidents and fatal injuries.
● Always tighten the wheel bolts with the correct tightening torque. If you do not have a torque wrench available, tighten the wheel
bolts with the wheel wrench and have the torque checked immediately by the nearest suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen
recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.
● Never drive if wheel bolts are missing or loose.
● Always use wheel bolts that match the wheel rims and the vehicle type.
● Never grease or oil the wheel bolt and the threads in the wheel hubs. This could cause the wheel bolts to loosen while the vehicle
is in motion, even if the required torque setting is used.
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