Get Wheels Guide for Volkswagen T Cross SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

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obtained from a Volkswagen (applies to some coun-

tries and some model variants).

Wheels

Tyres and rims

What you should be mindful of

NOTICE

Overview of tyre labelling

Explanation of tyre markings

e.g. 205/55 R 17 91 H

Protect tyres from contact with lubricants and

fuel.

·

205 Tyre width in mm

55

R

17

91

H

Height/width ratio in %

Code letter for the type of tyre - Radial

Diameter of wheel in inches

Load index

Always store wheels or tyres in a cool, dry and,

where possible, dark place. Tyres without rims

should be stored in an upright position.

·

Alloy rims can be damaged by grit.

·

Speed symbol

Do not use light alloy rims with a polished surface

in wintry weather conditions or with snow chains

Load index

Causes of uneven tyre wear

The load index indicates the maximum permissible

load for each individual tyre.

— Improper tyre pressure

91

92

615 kg

630 kg

— Driving style (e.g. fast cornering, rapid accelera-

tion and deceleration)

— Wheel alignment errors

— Incorrect wheel balancing

Speed symbol

The speed symbol indicates the maximum permissi-

ble speed for a vehicle fitted with tyres in the cate-

gory concerned.

Wheel changes

H

210 km/h

WARNING

Do not exceed the maximum permissible load

and speed for the mounted tires.

·

Tread wear indicators

For uniform wear on all tyres, we recommend that

you change the wheels every 10,000 km according

to the schedule.

Advice for tyre assembly

— With directional tires, the correct direction of ro-

tation must be observed The direction of rotation

of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of

the tyre. The directional tread pattern usually ex-

ists on winter and all-season tyres.

— Always replace the tyres by the axle.

Wear indicators are located in the profile of the

tyres that display the permissible minimum tread

depth.

Additional information

Only fit radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling

circumference) and the same tread pattern on one

axle.

Markings on the walls of the tyres with the letters

TWI or other symbols (e.g. ) indicate the position

of the wear indicators.

Approved tyre sizes are listed in the technical vehicle

documentation.

A tyre is to be regarded as worn out when this wear

indicator is flush with the tread.

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Wheels

WARNING

What you should be mindful of

Risk of accident!

For the best possible handling, use tyres on all four

wheels with a minimum tread depth of 4 mm.

Do not use worn tires.

·

Change winter tyres to summer tyres at the appro-

priate time. Summer tyres have better driving and

braking characteristics on snow- and ice-free roads

and at temperatures above 7 °C.

Tyre manufacturing date

The date of manufacture is indicated on the tyre

sidewall.

E.g. DOT ... 33 21 means that the tyre was manufac-

tured in the 33rd week of 2021.

WARNING

Usage conditions

Risk of an accident!

If all-season or winter tyres are installed that have

a lower speed category than the actual specified

maximum vehicle speed, then proceed as follows:

Do not use tyres that are older than 6 years.

·

— In Infotainment, set the speed limit according to

the category of tyres fitted.

Troubleshooting

— In the driver's field of view, affix a warning label

with the maximum value of the speed category

intended for the tyres fitted (applies only to cer-

tain countries).

Help with a flat tyre

— Spare wheel » page 113

— Changing the wheel and raising the vehi-

cle » page 114

Change of tyre pressure

illuminates

Settings

The speed limit setting for tyres is set in the Info-

tainment in the following menu item:

— Stop the vehicle.

— Check the tyres and tyre pressures.

Applies to 10″ Infotainment:

Car Tyres

Show tyres with modified pressure

Applies to 10″ Infotainment:

— Tap on

.

Spare wheel

— By moving your finger sideways, choose the

screen with the menu item for the vehicle status.

Overview

— Select the menu item for the vehicle status.

— Select the menu item for the tyres.

The dimensions of a standard spare wheel corre-

spond to the dimensions of the wheels mounted on

the vehicle.

All-season or winter tires

Remove the wheel on vehicles

without sound system and replace

Usage

All-season or winter tyres improve handling in win-

ter weather conditions. They are characterised by ‘M

The spare wheel is fixed in a trough under the floor

covering.

+S’ and a mountaintop and snowflake symbol

.

The symbol on the tyre informs about the grip on

snow.

The

symbol on the tyre manufacturer's sticker in-

forms about the adhesion on ice.

All-season or winter tires

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Removing

Do not start the engine of the lifted vehicle.

·

NOTICE

Danger of damage to vehicle!

Make sure that the jack is attached correctly to

the bridge of the sill.

·

After having been changed

— Check the tyre pressure on the mounted wheel

and adjust if necessary.

— In vehicles with a tyre indicator, save the tyre

pressure values in the system.

— Unscrew the lock nut.

— Take out the wheel.

— Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts of

the mounted tyres checked with a torque wrench

as soon as possible.

Inserting

— Insert the wheel into the wheel well with the out-

side facing downwards.

The specified tightening torque is 140 Nm.

Drive carefully until the tightening torque is

checked.

— Screw in the locknut until it stops.

Replace the damaged tyre. It is not recommended to

repair the tyre.

Changing the wheel and rais-

ing the vehicle

WARNING

Risk of an accident!

Too low a tightening torque may cause the

wheel to disengage while driving.

·

What you should be mindful of

Too high a tightening torque can damage the

threads and cause the rim to deform.

·

Before changing

— Park the vehicle securely and secure it from roll-

ing away.

WARNING

Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite the

wheel to be changed at the front and rear with

suitable means.

Risk of an accident!

Do not grease or lubricate screws.

·

Do not use corroded or damaged screws.

·

— Turn off the engine.

— Let all of the occupants get out. During the wheel

change they should not stand on the road, e.g.

behind the crash barriers.

Changing the wheel and raising the

vehicle

— Close all doors, the boot and bonnet.

Raise vehicle

Release screws

WARNING

— If the vehicle has covers over the wheel bolts or

wheel trims, remove them.

Always ensure the base plate of the lifting jack

cannot slip!

WARNING

Provide a wide and firm base under the jack on

loose surfaces.

·

If you step on the key end when loosening the

screw, hold on to the vehicle for better stability.

·

Create a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber floor mat)

under the jack on a smooth surface.

·

Some vehicles may have anti-theft wheel bolts that

protect the wheels from theft.

Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.

·

Do not insert any body parts under the raised

vehicle.

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— Position the jack at the jacking point closest to

the wheel to be replaced.

— Insert the upper section on the anti-theft wheel

bolt until it stops.

— Support the base plate of the jack with its full

area resting on level ground and ensure that the

jack is located in a vertical position at the jacking

point.

— Use the crank to raise the jack until its claw enc-

loses the bar.

— Continue to lift the vehicle until the wheel is just

off the floor.

Changing a wheel

— Unscrew the screws and place them on a clean

surface.

— Place the key on the wheel bolt or on the attach-

ment piece.

— Remove the original wheel carefully.

— Attach the new wheel.

— Turn the screw a maximum of half a turn so that

the wheel does not come loose and fall off.

— Slightly screw in the screws.

— Lower the vehicle.

Jacking points for the jack

The mounting bars are located on the underside of

the vehicle's undercarriage.

NOTICE

Applies to an anti-theft wheel bolt fitted at the fac-

tory or supplied from Volkswagen original accesso-

ries.

Install the anti-theft wheel bolt according to the

position marked on the back of the wheel cover.

·

Tighten screws

— Tighten the opposite wheel bolts including the

anti-theft wheel bolt one after the other.

— Reinstall the cover caps of the wheel bolts or the

full wheel covers.

Keep the label with the code number of the

anti-theft wheel bolts. A replacement upper

section can be acquired from Volkswagen original

parts based on this.

A

B

15 cm

26 cm

Position the jack and lift the vehicle

— Use the jack from the tool kit.

Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle

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Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure monitor

What you should be mindful of

NOTICE

Functionality

The tyre pressure monitoring indicator indicates

a change in tyre pressure.

Always adjust the tyre pressure to the load.

·

Warning when pressure changes

illuminates

Check the pressure in all tyres at least once

a month and before each longer ride.

— Stop the vehicle.

Check the pressure when the tyres are cold. Do

not reduce the higher pressure of warm tyres.

·

— Check the tyres and tyre pressures.

After each change in tyre pressure, save the new

values in the tyre control display.

·

Show tyres with modified pressure

Applies to 10″ Infotainment:

WARNING

— Tap on

.

Risk of an accident!

— By moving your finger sideways, choose the

screen with the menu item for the vehicle status.

If tyre pressure loss is very quick, try to stop the

·

vehicle carefully without heavy steering or

heavy braking.

— Select the menu item for the vehicle status.

— Select the menu item for the tyres.

Sticker with prescribed tyre pres-

sures

Function restriction

The system is unable to provide a warning in the

event of a very rapid tyre pressure loss, e.g. sudden

puncture.

The sticker with the prescribed tyre pressure values

is located in the centre body pillar on the driver’s

side.

The system function may be restricted in the follow-

ing cases:

— Uneven load on the wheels

— Sporty driving style

— Driving on dirt roads

Saving tyre pressure values

— Inflate the tyres to the prescribed inflation pres-

sure.

A

Information on pressure measurement with cold

tyres » page 116, What you should be mindful of

— Turn on the ignition.

— Store the tyre pressure values in one of the fol-

lowing ways.

B

C

D

Tyre pressure value with partial load

Tyre pressure value with full load

Prescribed tyre pressure value for the spare

wheel

Save tyre pressures with the button

— Press and hold the button on the button bar.

E

F

Tyre pressure reading for the front axle tyres

Tyre pressure reading for the rear axle tyres

The warning light in the instrument cluster illumi-

nates

from the isolation box. After storing the

tyre pressure values, an acoustic signal sounds

and the warning light goes out.

— Release the button

.

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Store the tyre pressure values in the infotainment

Applies to 10″ Infotainment:

— Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,

and seek the help of a specialist garage.

In the following menu, select the menu item for dis-

playing the vehicle condition:

— Tap on

.

Wheel bolt cover caps

— By moving your finger sideways, choose the

screen with the menu item for the vehicle status.

Remove cover caps and install

— Select the menu item for the vehicle status.

— Select the menu item for the tyres.

Disconnecting

— Press the

button.

— Then follow the instructions on the screen.

In which case the tyre pressure values are to be

stored

— Change of tyre pressure

— Change of one or more wheels

— Change of position of a wheel on the vehicle

— Always after covering a distance of 10,000 km or

once a year

— Insert the bracket from the tool kit into the recess

in the cover cap.

Sticker for storing the tyre pressure values

— Remove the cover cap.

The procedure for storing the tyre pressure values is

also shown on a sticker. It is located on the centre

body pillar on the driver's side.

Installing

— Push the cover cap onto the wheel bolt to the

stop.

Full wheel frame

Removing and installing the trim

Applies to factory built or original accessory trims

from Volkswagen.

Disconnecting

1

2

Inflating the tyre to the prescribed inflation

pressure

— Hang the clamps for removing the wheel trims at

the edge of one of the openings in the trim.

Saving the values

— Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, sup-

port on the tyre and pull off the wheel trim.

Installing

Troubleshooting

— Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the

designated valve opening.

Functional restriction / system fault

When using an anti-theft wheel bolt, it must be

located at the location indicated on the bezel.

flashes for about 1 minute and stays on

— Stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition

and start the engine.

— Press the trim, starting at the valve, into the rim

on both sides until it engages around the entire

circumference.

If the indicator light

flashes again after

starting the engine, there is a system error.

Wheel bolt cover caps

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Wheels for Your Volkswagen T Cross SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

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