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Loosening wheel bolts

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

Introduction.

Fig. 184 Loosening wheel bolts.

Use a suitable lug wrench to loosen the wheel bolts.

Only loosen the wheel bolts a few turns while the vehicle is not raised with the vehicle jack.

1. Slide the lug wrench all the way onto the wheel bolt.

2. Hold the end of the lug wrench and turn the wheel bolt about one turn counterclockwise ⇒

.

If a wheel bolt cannot be loosened, carefully press on the end of the lug wrench using your foot. Hold onto the vehicle

firmly while doing this and make sure you have secure footing.

Loosening anti-theft wheel bolts

1. Remove the adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts from the vehicle tool kit.

2. Slide the adapter all the way onto the anti-theft wheel bolt.

3. Slide the lug wrench all the way onto the adapter.

4. Hold the end of the lug wrench and turn the wheel bolt about one turn counterclockwise ⇒

.

If a wheel bolt cannot be loosened, carefully press on the end of the lug wrench using your foot. Hold onto the vehicle

firmly while doing this and make sure you have secure footing.

WARNING

If the wheel bolts are removed or loosened by more than one rotation before the vehicle is jacked up, the wheel could fall

off and the vehicle might tip.

This can result in serious injuries.

Only loosen the wheel bolts about one turn while the vehicle is not lifted with the jack.

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Never place any part of your body, such as your arm, under the vehicle while you loosen the wheel bolts.

Raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack

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

Introduction.

Lift points

Fig. 185 On the side sill: markings for the jack lift points.

The vehicle jack must only be positioned at the reinforced areas on the underbody that are located behind the markings on th

vehicle body ﬁg. 185. Always use the lift point that is nearest to the wheel you are changing ⇒

.

Positioning the vehicle jack

Fig. 186 Correct jack setup.

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Fig. 187 On the left side of the vehicle at the rear: jack in position.

Checklist

For your own safety, follow the points below in the order they are given ⇒

:

1. Position the hand crank in the mount on the jack.

2. Find the vehicle lift point ﬁg. 185 under the vehicle that is closest to the wheel you will be changing.

3. Crank the jack upward so that it is still positioned under the vehicle lift point.

4. Make sure the entire base of the jack is seated securely on the ground and that the base of the jack is located exactly

directly below the lift point ﬁg. 186 and ﬁg. 187.

5. Straighten the jack and continue cranking the claw on the top of the jack upward until the claw is positioned on the jacking

point under the vehicle ﬁg. 187.

6. Continue raising the vehicle jack until the wheel is lifted off the ground.

WARNING

Failing to heed this checklist that is provided for your own safety can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Always follow the tasks in the checklist.

Observe the general safety precautions.

WARNING

Using the vehicle jack incorrectly can cause the vehicle to slip from the jack, resulting in serious injuries or death.

Never raise the vehicle if more than one wheel is damaged.

Never jack up the vehicle when the engine is running.

Never start the engine if the vehicle is raised. Engine vibrations could cause the vehicle to fall off the jack.

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Only place the vehicle jack at the lift points described. The bracket on the vehicle jack must ﬁrmly grip the sill

ﬁg. 187.

Only use jacks that are approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle. Other vehicle jacks, including those approved for

other Volkswagen models, could slip.

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.

Never place any part of your body, such as your arm, under the vehicle when it is supported only by the jack. If you

must work underneath the vehicle, additionally support the vehicle securely with suitable stands.

Changing a wheel

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

Introduction.

Removing a wheel

Fig. 188 Removing wheel bolts with the lug wrench.

1. Follow the checklist ⇒ Preparing Your Vehicle.

2. Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ Loosening wheel bolts.

3. Raise the vehicle ⇒ Raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack.

4. Remove loose wheel bolts completely using the lug wrench ﬁg. 188 and place the bolts on a clean surface.

5. Remove the wheel.

Installing a spare wheel or compact spare wheel

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Fig. 189 Make sure the anti-theft wheel bolts are positioned correctly.

1. Note the running direction of the tire ⇒ Tire labeling and tire classiﬁcations .

2. Position the wheel.

3. Install the anti-theft wheel bolt clockwise using the adapter in the correct position and lightly tighten.

On wheels with full wheel covers, the anti-theft wheel bolt must be ﬁtted in position ﬁg. 189

position of the tire valve . Otherwise, it will not be possible to install the full wheel cover.

or

, based on the

4. Screw in the other wheel bolts clockwise, tightening them slightly.

5. Lower the vehicle with the vehicle jack.

6. Tighten all wheel bolts securely clockwise using the lug wrench ⇒

. Do not go in order around the wheel while doing

this, but rather always switch to a wheel bolt on the opposite side.

7. Fit the caps or hubcap ⇒ Removing and Fitting Wheel Hub Covers, ⇒ Removing and Fitting Hubcaps, ⇒ Removing and

Fitting the Wheel Bolt Caps.

After a wheel change

1. Clean the vehicle tool kit and place it back in the foam piece in the luggage compartment.

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

3. Get the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible at the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or

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

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

4. Get the damaged tires replaced as soon as possible.

Wheel bolt tightening speciﬁcation

Tightening speciﬁcation for wheel bolts in steel and aluminum alloy rims:

140 Nm (103 ft-lbs).

Wheel bolts that are corroded and difﬁcult to turn must be replaced and the threads in the wheel hub must be cleaned before

checking the tightening torque.

Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hub.

Check the tightening torque using a functioning torque wrench immediately after changing a wheel.

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WARNING

If the wheel bolts are not tightened enough to meet the speciﬁcation, the wheel bolts and consequently the wheel could

come loose while driving. Exceeding the tightening speciﬁcation could damage the wheel bolts and threads.

Wheel bolts that are tightened incorrectly or missing could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and lead to serious

accidents and fatal injuries.

Always tighten the wheel bolts to the correct tightening torque. If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten the

wheel bolts with the lug wrench and then have the tightening torque checked as soon as possible by an authorized

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

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Never drive with missing or loose wheel bolts.

Always use wheel bolts that are correct for the rim and the vehicle model.

Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hub. Even when tightened to the speciﬁcation,

they could become loose while driving.

Ensure the wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hubs are clean, easy to move and free of oil and grease.

Never loosen the bolts on rims with a bolted rim ring.

WARNING

Incorrect wheel bolts can loosen while driving and cause loss of vehicle control, serious accidents, and fatal injuries.

Always use wheel bolts that are correct for the rim and the vehicle model.

Never use different wheel bolts.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) indicator light may indicate a system malfunction after a wheel is changed

⇒ Troubleshooting the Tire Pressure Monitoring System .

Tire characteristics

Tire labeling and tire classiﬁcations

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Fig. 190 International tire labeling.

ﬁg. 190Tire labeling (example), meaning

Individual manufacturer tire designation.

Product name

The tire conforms to the legal requirements of the

Department of Transportation in the USA, which is

responsible for tire safety standards.

DOT

Tire identiﬁcation number (TIN – may only be on the inner

side of the tire) and production date:

Code for the factory that produced the

tire and speciﬁcations from the tire

JHCO CHWS

JHCO CHWS 2213

manufacturer for the tire size and tire

characteristics.

Production date: 22nd week in the year

2213

2013.

Information for the end consumer about comparative values for speciﬁed base tires (standardized test procedures)

⇒ Customer information:

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ﬁg. 190Tire labeling (example), meaning

Relative service life expectancy for the tire, based on a US-

speciﬁc standard test. A tire with the speciﬁcation 280 will

wear 2.8 times more slowly than a standard tire with a tread

wear value of 100. The tire performance depends on the

usage conditions and may differ signiﬁcantly from the

standard values depending on the driving behavior,

maintenance, different road conditions, and climate

conditions.

TREADWEAR 280

Wet braking capability of the tire ( AA, A, B or C). The wet

braking capability is measured under controlled conditions

on certiﬁed test courses. Tires marked with C have low

traction performance. The traction value assigned to tires is

based on straight-line traction test and includes neither

acceleration and cornering, nor hydroplaning and traction

under maximum load.

TRACTION AA

Temperature stability of the tire at high speeds on the test

stand (A, B or C). Tires marked with A and B exceed the

legal requirements. The temperature rating is based on the

tires being inﬂated to the correct pressure and not

overinﬂated. Excess speed, incorrect tire pressure, and

overinﬂation either alone or in combination can cause heat

to build up and cause tire damage.

TEMPERATURE A

88 H

Load index and speed rating .

Tire running direction code .

Code on the outside of the tire .

Rotation and arrow

Or: Outside

MAX INFLATION 350 KPA

(51 psi/3.51 bar)

US limit for the maximum inﬂation pressure.

Code for tires that can be used in the winter (mud and snow

tires) ⇒ Winter tires. Studded tires are marked with an ꢀ E

after the ꢀS.

M+S or M/S or

Indicates the location of the tread wear indicator

TWI

⇒ Monitoring the tread depth.

Brand name, logo

Manufacturer.

Made in Germany

Country of manufacture.

Country-speciﬁc code for China (China Compulsory

Certiﬁcation).

Country-speciﬁc code for Brazil.

023

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ﬁg. 190Tire labeling (example), meaning

Identiﬁcation according to international regulations with the

number of the country that issued the approval. Approved

tires in accordance with ECE regulations are marked with

an E. Tires in accordance with EU regulations are marked

with an e. The multi-digit approval number follows that.

E4 e4 0200477-b

RADIAL TUBELESS

Tubeless radial tires.

Size designation:

P

Code for passenger vehicles.

Tire width from one sidewall to the other

in mm.

195

P 195 / 65 R 15 XL

65

R

Height and width ratio in %.

Belt construction code for radial.

Rim diameter in inches.

15

XL

Reinforced tires (“Extra Load”).

MAX LOAD 615 KG (1235 LBS)

SIDEWALL 1 PLY RAYON

TREAD 4 PLIES

US load capacity for the maximum load per tire.

Speciﬁcation for the components of the tire body.

1 layer rayon.

Speciﬁcation for the components of the running surface.

In the example, there are the following 4 layers under the

running surface: 1 rayon layer, 2 steel belts, and 1 nylon

layer.

1 RAYON + 2 STEEL + 1 NYLON

The labeling is on both sides of the tire. In some cases, certain codes may only be on one side of the tire, such as the tire ID

number and the production date.

Other digits that may be present are part of the internal labeling from the tire manufacturer or country-speciﬁc labeling.

Low-proﬁle tires

Compared to other tire-rim combinations, low-proﬁle tires offer a wider tread surface and a larger rim diameter with shorter tire

sidewalls. Low-proﬁle tires improve handling performance and precision. However, they may reduce the level of comfort when

driving on roads in poor condition.

Unidirectional tires

The sidewalls on unidirectional tires are marked with arrows. The speciﬁed running direction must be followed. This ensures

the optimum running characteristics.

If a tire is mounted opposite from the speciﬁed running direction, drive more carefully because the tire is not being used the

way it was designed to be used. The tire must be replaced or mounted in the correct running direction as soon as possible.

Asymmetrical tires

Asymmetrical tires factor in the behavior of the inner and outer areas of the tread pattern. The sidewalls on asymmetrical tires

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