Driving on unpaved roads for a long period of time or sporty driving can deactivate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
temporarily. If there is a malfunction, the indicator light flashes for approximately one minute and then stays on. However,
the indicator light will turn off if the road conditions or driving style changes.
Wheel change
Introduction
Only change the wheel yourself if the vehicle is parked securely, you are familiar with the safety precautions and the
necessary procedures and you have the necessary tools. Some vehicles are delivered from the factory without a vehicle jack
and lug wrench. In such cases, have the wheel changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
If the vehicle is delivered ex factory with a jack, this jack is only designed for a wheel change in the event that a wheel on the
vehicle has been damaged and needs to be replaced. If both tires on one side of the vehicle, both tires on one axle, or all tires
are damaged, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
You must carry out the following steps to change a wheel.
1. Prepare the vehicle for the wheel change ⇒ Preparing Your Vehicle.
2. Depending on the vehicle and vehicle equipment, remove the subwoofer ⇒ Removing and installing the subwoofer.
3. Take out the spare wheel ⇒ Removing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel.
4. Remove the wheel hub cover or wheel bolt caps ⇒ Removing and Fitting Wheel Hub Covers, ⇒ Removing and Fitting
Hubcaps, ⇒ Removing and Fitting the Wheel Bolt Caps.
5. Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ Loosening wheel bolts.
6. Jack up the car ⇒ Raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack.
7. Remove the damaged wheel and fit the spare wheel or compact spare wheel ⇒ Changing a wheel.
WARNING
It can be dangerous to change a wheel at the roadside.
If the vehicle and work area are not secured properly, serious accidents and fatal injuries may occur.
Only carry out the wheel change yourself if you are familiar with the necessary steps. Instead, seek assistance
from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends
contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park the vehicle a safe distance from moving traffic.
Always switch off the engine and move the selector lever to the P position to reduce the risk of the vehicle moving
unintentionally.
Set the electronic parking brake.
Move all passengers, particularly children, to a safe distance away from the working area on the side facing away
from moving traffic.
Switch on the emergency flashers to warn other road users and set up the warning triangle.
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.
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