Temporary spare wheel.
The temporary spare wheel consists of a special wheel rim that has a significantly narrower tyre than the normal tyres.
The temporary spare wheel can be recognised by a sticker and the inscription “80 km/h” or “50 mph” → Fig. 2. This is the maximum
speed at which you are permitted to drive with this tyre. Do not cover the sticker during use of the wheel.
The tyre pressure for the temporary spare wheel is 4.2 bar (61 psi/420 kPa).
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.
● 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.
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