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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 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.

Compact spare wheel

Fig. 125 In the luggage compartment: Compact spare wheel.

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

Removing the compact spare wheel

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Open the luggage compartment lid and remove the floor covering.

Completely unscrew the handwheel in the center of the compact spare wheel ⇒ꢀfig. 125

counterclockwise and remove the compact spare wheel.

Stowing the replaced wheel

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Hook the floor covering on the upper edge of the luggage compartment.

Put the wheel you took off the vehicle into the spare wheel well so that the center hole of the rim is

aligned with the threaded pin.

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Turn the hand wheel clockwise until the wheel is securely in place.

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 luggage compartment lid.

Differences between the road tires and the compact spare

The compact spare is different in design from the road tires and 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!

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

After installing the compact spare wheel, check the tire pressure as soon as possible, Tire inflation

pressure.

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

road wheels, at least once a month. 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 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 compact spare wheel if it is damaged or worn down to the wear indicators.

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

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

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 come on

after a couple of minutes.

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

luggage compartment.

Tire labeling

Fig. 127 International tire labeling.

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

Knowing about tire specifications makes it easier to choose the correct replacement tires. Radial tires

have specifications marked on the sidewall.

Tire labeling (example)

Brand, Logo

Meaning

Manufacturer

Tire name

Individual tire designation of the manufacturer.

Dimensions:

P255 / 55 R 18

255

Tire application: Passenger car

Nominal sidewall-to-sidewall width of tire in millimeters.

Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)

Tire belt design letter code for radial.

Rim diameter (in inches)

109 H

Load rating code ⇒ꢀpage 170 and speed rating code.

Indicates “reinforced” tire (heavy-duty)

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