Get Do it yourself -> Breakdown set Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Nineth Generation (2023-2025)

After changing a wheel

1. Clean the tools and place them back in the foam rubber holder in the luggage compartment.

2. Stow the changed wheel securely in the luggage compartment.

3. Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible at the nearest qualified workshop. Volkswagen

recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

4. The damaged tyre should be replaced as soon as possible.

Tightening torque for wheel bolts

Specified tightening torque for wheel bolts for steel or alloy wheel rims:

—

.

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.

The tightening torque should be checked with a properly functioning torque wrench immediately after changing a wheel.

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 an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

● 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 them to loosen while the vehicle is in

motion, even if the required torque setting is used.

● Make sure that the wheel bolts and threads of the wheel hubs are clean, smooth running and free of oil and grease.

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

WARNING

If the wrong wheel bolts are used, the wheel bolts can come loose while driving and lead to loss of control over 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.

After changing a wheel, the indicator lamp for the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System may indicate a fault in the system (→ Tyre

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

If the dimensions of the new tyres are different from those of the tyres removed and require a different tyre pressure, the tyre

pressure values for the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System must be adjusted (→ Tyre Pressure Monitoring System).

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

around 6 mm (around 15/64 in) in diameter. Do not remove foreign objects (e.g. screws) 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 expert assistance if more than one of the vehicle’s tyres is damaged. The breakdown set is designed to fill only one tyre.

Use the breakdown set only when the vehicle has been safely parked and you know the work and safety precautions needed. Otherwise

seek expert assistance.

The tyre sealant must not be used:

—If the wheel rim is damaged.

—If the outside temperature is below -30 °C (-22 °F).

—If there are cuts or punctures in the tyre that are larger than 6 mm (around 15/64 in).

—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 visible on the outer wall of the tyre if your vehicle is fitted with mobility tyres.

WARNING

The use of breakdown sets at the edge of the road can be dangerous.

If the vehicle and work area are not adequately secured, this can result in serious accidents and fatal injuries.

● Only use the breakdown set if you are familiar with what is required. Otherwise, seek assistance from a suitably qualified

workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

● Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when 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.

● To warn other road users, switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle.

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

WARNING

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

Excessive loads on the sealed tyre can cause 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 no longer than 10 minutes before stopping to 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.

Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

CAUTION

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

● It the sealant comes into contact with your skin, remove it from your skin immediately with a cloth or other suitable object.

● 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 suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised

Volkswagen repairer.

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

Checklist

Always carry out the following actions in the given order →

:

1. Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and on a flat and firm 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

country-specific regulations on high-visibility waistcoats.

4. Place the warning triangle in position 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 properly .

7. Remove any items of luggage from the luggage compartment.

8. Take the breakdown set out of the luggage compartment.

9. Do not remove the foreign object, e.g. a screw, from the tyre.

WARNING

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

● Always observe the items on the checklist.

● Observe the generally valid safety precautions.

The breakdown set is located underneath the floor covering in the luggage compartment.

Sealing the tyre (variant 1)

Contents of the breakdown set (illustration).

1

2

3

4

5

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

Tyre sealant tube with plug.

Tyre filler bottle.

Spare valve core.

Valve core extractor.

There is a slot for the valve core on the lower end of the valve core extractor → Fig. 1 5 . This is required for extracting the

valve core from the tyre valve and then screwing it back into the valve again. This also applies to the spare valve core 4 .

1. Take the sticker from the breakdown set → Fig. 1 1 and stick it on the dash panel within the driver’s field of vision.

2. Unscrew the cap from the tyre valve.

3. Use the valve core extractor → Fig. 1 5 to unscrew the valve core from the tyre valve. Place the core on a clean surface.

4. Shake the tyre filler bottle → Fig. 1 3 vigorously to and fro several times.

5. Screw the tyre sealant tube → Fig. 1 2 tightly onto the tyre filler bottle in a clockwise direction. The seal on the top of the

bottle is pierced when doing so.

6. Remove the plug from the filler hose → Fig. 1 2 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.

9. Use the valve core extractor → Fig. 1 5 to screw the valve core back into the tyre valve.

Inflating the tyre (variant 1)

Compressor in the breakdown set (illustration).

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Tyre filler hose.

Wing nut.

Tyre pressure display.

12-volt plug.

Air bleed button.

ON/OFF switch.

Mount for tyre filler hose.

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 rating of the socket.

1. Remove the tyre filler hose → Fig. 2 1 from the rear of the compressor.

2. Insert the tyre filler hose → Fig. 2 1 with the wing nut 2 into the mount for the tyre filler hose 7 so that the wing nut is

pointing to → Fig. 3.

3. Turn the wing nut → Fig. 2 2 in clockwise direction until the wing nut is pointing to → Fig. 3.

4. Screw the tyre filler hose → Fig. 2 1 of the compressor tightly onto the tyre valve.

5. Start the engine and let it run.

6. Insert the 12-volt plug → Fig. 2 4 into one of the vehicle’s 12-volt sockets (→ Sockets).

7. Switch on the compressor with the ON/OFF switch → Fig. 2 6 .

8. Run the compressor until the tyre 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 approximately 10 metres (approximately 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.

Sealing and inflating tyres (variant 2)

Tyre filler bottle.

1

2

Valve of the tyre filler bottle.

Tyre filler hose of the tyre filler bottle.

Compressor in the breakdown set (illustration).

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Tyre filler hose.

Notch for tyre filler bottle.

Wing nut.

Tyre pressure display.

12-volt plug.

Air bleed button.

ON/OFF switch.

Mount for tyre filler hose.

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 rating of the socket.

1. Remove the sticker with the maximum permitted speed “max. 80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph” from the underside of the tyre filler

bottle → Fig. 4 and affix it to the dash panel in the driver’s field of vision.

2. Unscrew the cap from the tyre valve.

3. Shake the tyre filler bottle → Fig. 4 vigorously to and fro several times.

4. Remove the tyre filler hose → Fig. 5 1 from the rear of the compressor.

5. Insert the tyre filler hose → Fig. 5 1 with the wing nut → Fig. 5 3 into the mount for the tyre filler hose → Fig. 5 8 so that

the wing nut is pointing to → Fig. 6.

6. Turn the wing nut → Fig. 5 3 in clockwise direction until the wing nut is pointing to → Fig. 6.

7. Screw the tyre filler hose → Fig. 5 1 of the compressor tightly onto the valve of the tyre filler bottle → Fig. 4 1 .

8. Screw the tyre filler hose of the tyre filler bottle → Fig. 4 2 tightly onto the tyre valve.

9. Hold the bottle upside down and press the top of the tyre filler bottle into the notch in the compressor → Fig. 5 2 .

10. Place the compressor → Fig. 5 together with the tyre filler bottle → Fig. 4 on a level surface.

11. Start the engine and let it run.

12. Insert the 12-volt plug → Fig. 5 5 into one of the vehicle’s 12-volt sockets (→ Sockets).

13. Switch on the compressor with the ON/OFF switch → Fig. 5 7 .

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

.

15. 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 of the tyre filler bottle from the tyre valve.

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

3. Screw the compressor’s tyre filler hose directly 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 at a speed of no more 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.

2. Reconnect the tyre filler hose → Fig. 2 1 or → Fig. 5 1 and read off the tyre pressure on the tyre pressure display → Fig. 2

3 or → Fig. 5 4 .

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

1.

The tyre cannot be sealed adequately with the breakdown set → . Seek expert assistance.

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 (50 mph). Volkswagen

recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

3. Have the damaged tyres replaced by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen

repairer.

WARNING

The tyre filler hose and compressor can become hot when inflating the tyre and cause burns if touched.

● Protect your hands and skin from hot components.

● Do not place the hot tyre filler hose or the hot compressor on any inflammable materials.

● Allow the tyre filler hose and compressor to cool down before you stow them.

WARNING

If the defective tyre cannot be sealed adequately with the breakdown set, the tyre will lose air when driving.

This can lead to tyre failure, loss of control of the vehicle, accidents, serious injuries and death.

● If the tyre will not inflate to at least 2.0 bar (29 psi/200 kPa), the tyre is too damaged. The sealant is unable to seal the tyre. Do not

drive on and seek expert assistance instead.

● Do not carry on driving if the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar (19 psi/130 kPa) or less after driving for 10 minutes. Seek expert assistance

instead.

International tyre labelling.

→ Fig. 1Tyre labelling (example), meaning

Individual tyre designation of the manufacturer.

1

2

Product name

DOT

The tyre complies with the legal requirements of the USA Department of Transportation,

responsible for tyre safety standards.

Tyre identification number (TIN

– may be only on the inner side of

the wheel) and date of manufacture:

3

JHCO CHWS 2213

Identifier of producing plant and specifications

JHCO CHWS

2,213

of the tyre manufacturer on size and

characteristics.

Date of manufacture: 22nd week in 2013.

Information for the end user concerning comparative values for specified basic tyres (standardised test procedure) :

Relative life expectancy for the tyre, with reference to a US-specific standard test. Tyres

with the specification 280 wear at a rate of 2.8 times more slowly than standard tyres that

4

TREADWEAR 280

have a treadwear value of 100. The performance of tyres is determined by how they are

used and can significantly deviate from standard values due to driving style, maintenance,

road surface and climatic conditions.

→ Fig. 1Tyre labelling (example), meaning

Wet braking performance of the tyre (AA, A, B or C). The wet braking performance is

tested under controlled conditions on certified test tracks. Tyres marked C have a low

traction performance. The traction value assigned to the tyres is based on linear traction

tests and does not include acceleration and lateral stability or aquaplaning and traction

under maximum load.

5

6

TRACTION AA

Temperature stability of the tyre at high speeds on a test bed (A, B or C). A and B tyres

exceed legal requirements. The temperature evaluation is based on tyres with correct

pressure and does not allow for excess pressure. Excessive speed, incorrect pressure or

excess pressure can cause heat build-up or tyre damage. This applies to one or a

combination of these factors.

TEMPERATURE A

88 H

Load index → Tyre load and speed rating → Speed rating.

7

8

Rotation and arrow

Or: Outside

Denotes direction of rotation of the tyres → Tyres with directional tread pattern.

Denotes outside of tyres → Asymmetrical tyres.

MAX INFLATION

350 KPA

US limitation for the maximum air pressure.

9

(51 psi/3.51 bar)

Denotes winter tyres (mud and snow tyres) (→ Winter tyres). Studded snow tyres are

10

11

M+S or M/S or

TWI

labelled with an E after the S.

Indicates the position of the tread wear indicator (→ Tread depth and tread wear

indicators).

Manufacturer.

12

13

14

15

16

Brand name, logo

Marking for Volkswagen Genuine tyres .

Country of manufacture.

Made in Germany

Country-specific identification for China (China Compulsory Certification).

Country-specific identification for Brazil.

023

Indicates conformity with international regulations with the number of the country that

granted approval. Approved tyres which comply with ECE regulations are identified with E,

tyres which comply with EC regulations are identified with e. This is followed by the

multiple-digit approval number.

17

18

E4 e4 0200477-b

RADIAL TUBELESS

Tubeless radial tyre.

Size designation:

P

195

65

R

Identification for passenger vehicle.

Tyre width from wall to wall in mm.

Aspect ratio in %.

19

P 195 / 65 R 15 XL

Tyre construction: radial.

15

XL

Rim diameter in inches.

Heavy-duty tyres (extra load tyres).

MAX LOAD 615 KG

(1,235 LBS)

US load data for the maximum load per wheel.

20

21

Details of the tyre carcass components:

1 ply of rayon (artificial silk).

SIDEWALL 1 PLY

RAYON

→ Fig. 1Tyre labelling (example), meaning

TREAD 4 PLIES

Details of the tread components:

1 RAYON + 2 STEEL +

1 NYLON

In the example there are 4 plies under the tread surface: 1 ply of rayon (artificial silk),

2 steel belt plies and 1 nylon ply.

The tyre labelling is located on both sides. Certain labels may only be found on one side of the tyre, e.g. tyre identification number and

manufacturing date.

Any further numbers and letters are internal codes used by the tyre manufacturer or country-specific codes.

Low-profile tyres

Low-profile tyres have a wider tread surface, larger rim diameter and lower side walls than conventional wheel/tyre combinations.

Low-profile tyres can improve the vehicle’s handling and precision. They may however result in a less comfortable ride on uneven road

surfaces and tracks.

Tyres with directional tread pattern

An arrow on the tyre sidewall indicates the direction of rotation on tyres with directional tread. The direction of rotation must be

observed in all cases. This guarantees the best possible running characteristics.

If, however, the tyre is fitted in the opposite direction to the tread pattern, you must take more care when driving as the tyre is now no

longer being used according to its designation. The tyres must be replaced as quickly as possible or be fitted with the tread in the

correct direction.

Asymmetrical tyres

Asymmetrical tyres take into account the differing behaviour of the inner and outer areas of the tread pattern. The sidewalls of

asymmetrical tyres are marked to indicate "inside" or "outside". Always observe the correct tyre position on the wheel rim.

Tyre load

The load index indicates the maximum load capacity of an individual tyre in kilograms (tyre load).

Examples:

78

425 kg (936 lbs)

81

462 kg (1,018 lbs)

83

487 kg (1,073 lbs)

85

515 kg (1,135 lbs)

87

545 kg (1,201 lbs)

88

560 kg (1,234 lbs)

91

615 kg (1,355 lbs)

630 kg (1,388 lbs)

650 kg (1,433 lbs)

690 kg (1,521 lbs)

730 kg (1,609 lbs)

775 kg (1,708 lbs)

800 kg (1,763 lbs)

825 kg (1,818 lbs)

850 kg (1,873 lbs)

875 kg (1,929 lbs)

900 kg (1,984 lbs)

92

93

95

97

99

100

101

102

103

104

Speed rating

The speed rating indicates the maximum permitted speed that may be driven with the tyre.

P

max. 150 km/h (93 mph)

Q

max. 160 km/h (99 mph)

R

max. 170 km/h (106 mph)

S

max. 180 km/h (112 mph)

max. 190 km/h (118 mph)

max. 200 km/h (125 mph)

max. 210 km/h (130 mph)

max. 240 km/h (149 mph)

max. 270 km/h (168 mph)

max. 300 km/h (186 mph)

above 240 km/h (149 mph), also

T

U

H

V

W

Y

Z

depending on manufacturer

Vehicles in the EU and the EU user states are issued an EC Certificate of Conformity. The EC Certificate of Conformity details the size,

diameter, tyre load and speed range of all tyres approved by Volkswagen for the relevant vehicle type.

The type plate shows whether there is an EC Certificate of Conformity for this particular vehicle .

—If the type plate has a row marked “Permit” then the vehicle has an EC Certificate of Conformity.

—If there is no type plate, or no row marked “Permit” the vehicle does not have an EC Certificate of Conformity.

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