Get Wheels and tyres -> Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel

Fig. 1 Under the vehicle: retaining bolt 1 and securing

bolt 2 on the spare wheel bracket.

Fig. 2 Under the vehicle: spare wheel bracket with box

spanner inserted

Remove the spare wheel

These steps should be followed in the given order only→

1. Use the box spanner from the vehicle toolkit to loosen the retaining bolt→ Fig. 1

until it is free.

2. Unscrew the securing bolt → Fig. 1

completely.

The spare wheel bracket is now supported by the retaining bolt.

3. Fit the box spanner in the bracket→ Fig. 2.

Make sure that the box spanner hook is located in the hole in the bracket→ Fig. 2 (close-up). If the box spanner

is hooked in correctly, you should not be able to pull it out towards the back of the vehicle.

4. Hold the box spanner with both hands.

5. Lift the box spanner upwards together with the spare wheel bracket and guide the box spanner to the right. The

head of the retaining bolt and the recess on the spare wheel bracket should be flush.

6. Guide the box spanner downwards with the spare wheel bracket.

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7. Remove the spare wheel.

Storing the removed wheel

1. Place the replaced wheel in the spare wheel bracket.

2. Fit the box spanner in the bracket→ Fig. 2.

Make sure that the box spanner hook is located in the hole in the bracket→ Fig. 2 (close-up). If the box spanner

is hooked in correctly, you should not be able to pull it out towards the back of the vehicle.

3. Hold the box spanner with both hands.

4. Lift the box spanner upwards together with the spare wheel bracket and guide the box spanner to the left. The

spare wheel bracket must be positioned on the retaining bolt.

5. Pull the box spanner out of the retainer.

6. Screw in the securing bolt→ Fig. 1

7. Screw in the retaining bolt→ Fig. 1

fully with the box spanner.

8. Tighten the securing bolt and the retaining bolt with the box spanner. The tightening torque is 60 Nm.

Check the tightening torque with a working torque spanner immediately after stowing the spare wheel.

When the spare wheel is not the same as the other tyres mounted on the vehicle

If the spare wheel does not have the same type of tyre as are mounted on the car – for example, in the case of winter

tyres or a temporary spare wheel – only use the spare tyre for a short period of time in the event of a breakdown, and

drive with extra care →

You must replace the spare wheel with a normal, functional road wheel as soon as possible.

Observe these driving guidelines:

—Do not drive faster than 80 km/h(50 mph).

—Avoid full acceleration, sudden braking and fast driving through bends in the road.

—Do not use snow chains on the temporary spare wheel (→ Snow chains).

—The tyre pressure must be checked as soon as possible after fitting the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel

(→ Tyre pressure).

Check the tyre pressure of the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel when you check the normal tyres, at least once

a month. The spare tyre should be inflated to the maximum permissible pressure for the vehicle (→ Tyre pressure).

WARNING

Incorrect use of the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, to collisions

or other accidents and cause serious injuries.

● Do not use the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel under any circumstances if it is damaged or worn down to

the tread wear indicators.

● Some vehicles may be equipped with a temporary spare wheel instead of a spare wheel. The temporary spare

wheel can be recognised by a sticker and the text “80 km/h” or “50 mph”. This is the maximum speed at which

you are permitted to drive with this tyre. Cover the sticker while the wheel is in use.

● Never drive faster than 80 km/h(50 mph).

● Never drive further than 200 km(125 miles) with a temporary spare wheel if it is fitted to the drive axle.

● Do not accelerate quickly, brake suddenly or drive at high speed through bends.

● Replace the temporary spare wheel with a normal wheel as soon as possible. The temporary spare wheel is

designed for a short period of use only.

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● Always secure the temporary spare wheel with the wheel bolts supplied from the factory.

● Never drive using more than one spare wheel that differs from the normal tyres.

● After fitting the temporary spare wheel, check the tyre pressure as quickly as possible (→ Tyre pressure).

● Do not use snow chains on the temporary spare wheel.

● Depending on country: Do not fit a temporary spare wheel to the rear axle when towing a trailer .

If possible, fit the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or removed wheel securely in the spare wheel bracket

underneath the vehicle.

With some equipment levels, some vehicles may be factory-fitted with a spare wheel bracket in the luggage

compartment.

Winter tyres

Summer tyres provide less grip on icy and snowy roads. Winter or all-weather tyres improve the vehicle and brake

response during winter conditions. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that winter tyres be fitted to the

vehicle at temperatures below +7°C (+45°F) or in winter road conditions.

Winter and all-season tyres lose their effectiveness when the tread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm(5/32 in).

The following applies when using winter tyres:

—Observe any country-specific legal requirements.

—Use winter tyres on all four wheels at the same time.

—Only use in winter road conditions.

—Only use the sizes of tyre that have been approved for the vehicle.

—Winter tyres must have the same belt type, size and the same tread pattern.

—Observe the maximum speed permitted by the speed index→

Speed limitation

Winter tyres have a speed limit depending on the speed index (→ Tyre lettering and tyre type).

You can set a speed warning in theTyres menu in theVehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system.

If you use V-rated winter tyres, the speed limits and required tyre pressure are determined by the engine size. You

must ask a suitably qualified workshop about the maximum permitted speed and required tyre pressure.

All-wheel drive

Thanks to its all-wheel drive, the vehicle will have plenty of traction in winter conditions, even with the standard

tyres. Despite this, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles still recommends fitting winter tyres or all-year tyres to all four

wheels in winter, primarily due to the improved braking efficiency.

Observe information on snow chains (→ Snow chains).

WARNING

The improved winter driving characteristics afforded by the winter tyres should not encourage you to take any risks.

Exceeding the speed limitation of winter tyres can cause the tyres to fail suddenly and the vehicle to lose control.

● Never disregard the speed limitation of the winter tyres fitted, even if the permissible top speed of the vehicle is

higher.

● Never exceed the maximum load capacity of the winter tyres that are fitted.

● Adapt your speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather and road or traffic conditions.

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