Get Wheel change -> Introduction Guide for Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

Tire pressure low

The yellow indicator light turns on.

The tire pressure of one or more tires has decreased or the tire is structurally damaged.

Stop the vehicle immediately where it is safe to do so.

2. Check the tires for visible damage.

3. If there is no visible damage on the tires, drive at reduced speed to the nearest gas station and check the tire pressure.

Adjust it if necessary.

4. If one of the tires is damaged, change the damaged wheel ⇒ Wheel change. If necessary, contact an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Or: seal the damaged tire using the tire mobility set and inﬂate it with air ⇒ Tire mobility set.

5. Recalibrate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ How the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works .

6. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Tire pressure monitoring system malfunction

The yellow indicator light ﬂashes for approximately one minute and then stays on.

There is a system malfunction.

Stop the vehicle immediately where it is safe to do so.

2. Switch the ignition off and back on again.

3. Recalibrate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ⇒ How the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works .

4. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Driving on unpaved roads for a long period of time or sporty driving can deactivate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

temporarily. If there is a malfunction, the indicator light flashes for approximately one minute and then stays on. However,

the indicator light will turn off if the road conditions or driving style changes.

Wheel change

Introduction

Only change the wheel yourself if the vehicle is parked securely, you are familiar with the safety precautions and the

necessary procedures and you have the necessary tools. Some vehicles are delivered from the factory without a vehicle jack

and lug wrench. In such cases, have the wheel changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

If the vehicle is delivered ex works with a jack, this jack may only be used if one wheel on the vehicle has been damaged and

needs to be replaced. If both tires on one side of the vehicle, or both tires on one axle, or all tires are damaged, do not use the

jack delivered ex works. Instead, contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

You must carry out the following steps to change a wheel.

1. Prepare the vehicle for the wheel change ⇒ Preparing Your Vehicle.

2. Depending on the vehicle and vehicle equipment, remove the subwoofer ⇒ Removing and installing the subwoofer.

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3. Take out the spare wheel ⇒ Removing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel.

4. Remove the wheel hub cover or wheel bolt caps ⇒ Removing and Fitting Wheel Hub Covers, ⇒ Removing and Fitting

the Wheel Bolt Caps.

5. Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ Loosening wheel bolts.

6. Jack up the car ⇒ Raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack.

7. Remove the damaged wheel and ﬁt the spare wheel or compact spare wheel ⇒ Changing a wheel.

WARNING

It can be dangerous to change a wheel at the roadside.

If the vehicle and work area are not secured properly, serious accidents and fatal injuries may occur.

Only carry out the wheel change yourself if you are familiar with the necessary steps. Instead, seek assistance

from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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

To reduce the risk of the vehicle moving unintentionally, park the vehicle properly at a safe distance from moving

trafﬁc ⇒ Parking.

Set the electronic parking brake.

Move all passengers, particularly children, to a safe distance away from the working area on the side facing away

from moving trafﬁc.

Switch on the emergency ﬂashers to warn other road users and set up the warning triangle.

Only jack up the vehicle on level, ﬁrm ground. Sloped or soft ground can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. If

necessary, place a large, stable surface under the jack.

If you are on a slippery surface such as tile, place a non-slippery object such as a rubber mat on the ground to

prevent the jack from slipping.

Only use suitable and undamaged tools for wheel changes.

After changing a wheel, immediately check the tightening torque of the wheel bolts with an undamaged torque

wrench that is functioning correctly.

If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, you must recalibrate the system immediately

after a wheel is changed ⇒ How the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Works .

Preparing Your Vehicle

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Checklist

Always perform the following steps in the speciﬁed order to prepare for a wheel change ⇒

1. Park the vehicle a safe distance from moving trafﬁc. Observe all important information on parking when doing so

⇒ Parking. The ground must be level and ﬁrm. Sloped or soft ground can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. If

necessary, place a large, stable surface under the vehicle jack.

2. Switch on the emergency ﬂashers ⇒ Center console.

3. Have all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle on the side facing away from trafﬁc and move to a safe area, such as behind a

guard rail. Follow the local regulations regarding wearing a reﬂective vest.

4. Set up the warning triangle to warn others on the road about the vehicle.

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