Get In an emergency -> Breakdown set Guide for Volkswagen Up 4 Door First Generation (2011-2019)

WARNING

Incorrect torque or incorrect use of wheel bolts can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle,

cause accidents and serious injuries.

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Always keep all wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hubs clean and free from oil and

grease. The wheel bolts must be easy to turn and be tightened to the specified torque.

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The hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle should only be used for turning wheel

bolts, not use for loosening or tightening them.

After changing a wheel

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

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Clean the tools as necessary and place them back in the foam rubber holder in the luggage

compartment ⇒ Vehicle toolkit.

Stow the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or the removed wheel safely in the luggage

compartment.

The tightening torque of the wheel bolts should be checked immediately with a torque wrench

⇒ Tightening torque for the wheel bolts.

The damaged wheel should be replaced as soon as possible.

Breakdown set

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ Contents of the breakdown set

⇒ Preparation

⇒ Sealing and inflating tyres

⇒ Test after driving for 10 minutes

You can use the breakdown set (tyre mobility set) to safely seal any tyre damage caused by foreign

bodies or punctures (up to 4 mm in diameter). Do not remove foreign objects (e.g. screws or

nails) from the tyre!

Once the sealant has been added to the tyre, the tyre pressure must be checked again after

approximately 10 minutes of driving.

Seek expert assistance if more than one vehicle tyre is damaged. The breakdown set is only

designed for filling one tyre.

Only use the breakdown set if the car is parked in a safe place, you are familiar with the required

actions and safety procedures, and you have access to the correct breakdown set. Seek expert

assistance if this is not the case.

The tyre sealant must not be used:

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If the rim is damaged.

If the outside temperature is below -20°C (-4°F).

If there are cuts or punctures in the tyre that are larger than 4 mm.

If the tyre pressure is very low or the tyres are flat.

If the use-by date on the tyre filler bottle has expired.

If a foreign object has been removed from the tyre.

Additional information and warnings:

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Vehicle key set ⇒ Vehicle key set

Braking, stopping and parking ⇒ Braking, stopping and parking

Wheels and tyres ⇒ Wheels and tyres

In an emergency ⇒ In an emergency

Hubcaps ⇒ Hubcaps

WARNING

Using the breakdown set can be dangerous, especially if the tyres are inflated at the roadside.

Please note the following steps in order to reduce the risk of serious injuries:

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Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so. Park the vehicle at a safe

distance from moving traffic in order to fill the tyre.

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Ensure that the ground is firm and level.

All passengers, and children in particular, must be at a safe distance and away from your

area of work.

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Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users.

The breakdown set should only be used if you feel confident with carrying out the

procedure. If not, seek expert assistance.

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Tyres repaired with the breakdown set are intended for temporary, emergency use only.

They should only be used until you can reach the nearest qualified workshop.

Tyres that have been repaired using the breakdown set should be replaced as soon as

possible.

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Sealant is hazardous to health and must be washed off immediately if it gets onto the skin.

The breakdown set must be stored out of the reach of children.

Never use a vehicle jack, even if it is approved for the vehicle.

Always switch off the engine, firmly apply the handbrake and move the selector lever to D

or R with the ignition switched on, or select a gear on a manual gearbox in order to reduce

the risk of unintended vehicle movement.

WARNING

Tyres that have been filled with sealant will not handle in the same way as a standard tyre.

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

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

Drive for just 10 minutes at no more than 80 km/h (50 mph) and then check the tyre.

Dispose of used or out-of-date sealant in accordance with legal requirements.

You can get a new tyre filler bottle from a Volkswagen dealership.

Observe the separate instructions from the manufacturer of the breakdown set.

Contents of the breakdown set

Fig. 157 The breakdown set

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

The breakdown set may be located underneath the floor covering in the luggage compartment. It

includes the following components ⇒ Fig. 157:

Valve core extractor

Sticker with the maximum permitted speed max. 80 km/h or max. 50 mph

Filler hose with plug

Air compressor

Tyre filler hose

Tyre pressure display¹⁾

Air bleed screw²⁾

ON and OFF switch

12-volt plug

Tyre filler bottle with sealant¹⁾

Spare valve core

There is a slot on the lower end of the valve core extractor ① for the valve core. This is required

for extracting and fitting the tyre valve. This also applies to the spare valve core ⑪.

¹⁾Could also be integrated in the compressor.

²⁾This function may be carried out by a button in the compressor instead.

Preparation

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Checklist

The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for filling a

tyre ⇒

If you get a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from

the flow of traffic.

Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking.

With an automated manual gearbox, move the selector lever to D or R with the ignition on

Changing gear.

Stop the engine and remove the vehicle key from the ignition Starting and stopping the

engine.

Manual gearbox: select a gear Changing gear.

Ensure that all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle and proceed to a safe position, e.g.

behind the safety barrier.

Switch on the hazard warning lights and position the warning triangle In an emergency.

Observe any legal requirements.

Check whether the puncture can be repaired with the breakdown set The tyre sealant must

not be used:.

Remove any items of luggage in the luggage compartment.

Take the breakdown set out of the luggage compartment.

Take the sticker ② from the breakdown set and stick it on the dash panel within the

driver's field of vision.

Do not remove foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) from the tyre.

WARNING

Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe

injuries.

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Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.

Sealing and inflating tyres

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Sealing a tyre

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Unscrew the cap from the tyre valve.

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Use the valve core extractor ⇒ Fig. 157① to screw the valve core out of the tyre valve. Place

the core on a clean surface.

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Shake the tyre filler bottle ⇒ Fig. 157⑩ vigorously up and down several times.

Screw the filler hose ⇒ Fig. 157③ tightly onto the tyre filler bottle in a clockwise direction. The

plastic foil on the plug is pierced automatically.

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Remove the plug from the filler hose ⇒ Fig. 157③ and place the open end fully on the tyre

valve.

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Hold the bottle upside down and inject the entire contents of the tyre filler bottle into the tyre.

Remove the empty tyre filler bottle from the valve.

Use the valve core extractor ⇒ Fig. 157① to screw the valve core back onto the tyre valve.

Inflating the tyre

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Screw the tyre filler hose ⇒ Fig. 157⑤ of the air compressor tightly onto the tyre valve.

Check that the bleed screw ⇒ Fig. 157⑦ is closed.

Start the engine and let it run.

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Insert the plug ⇒ Fig. 157⑨ into one of the vehicle's 12-volt sockets ⇒ Socket.

Use the on/off switch ⇒ Fig. 157⑧ to switch on the air compressor.

Run the compressor until the tyre pressure has reached 2.0 – 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi / 200 –

250 kPa) ⇒

. The maximum running time is 8 minutes⇒

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Switch off the air compressor.

If a pressure level of 2.0 – 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi / 200 – 250 kPa) cannot be achieved unscrew

the tyre filler hose from the tyre valve.

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Drive (or reverse) the vehicle approximately 10 metres so that the sealing compound is more

evenly distributed in the tyre.

Screw the tyre filler hose for the air compressor firmly back onto the tyre valve and inflate the

tyre again.

If the required pressure still cannot be reached, the tyre is too badly damaged. The tyre cannot

be sealed with the breakdown set. Do not drive on. Seek expert assistance ⇒

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Disconnect the air compressor and unscrew the tyre filler hose from the tyre valve.

Drive the vehicle no faster than 80 km/h (50 mph) once a tyre pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar

(29 – 36 psi / 200 – 250 kPa) has been reached.

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Check the tyre pressure after driving for 10 minutes⇒ Test after driving for 10 minutes.

WARNING

The tyre filler hose and the air compressor can get hot during inflation.

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Protect your hands and skin from the hot components.

Do not place the hot tyre filler hose or the hot air compressor on any inflammable

materials.

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Allow the device to cool down fully before stowing.

If the tyre will not inflate to at least 2.0 bar (29 psi / 200 kPa), the tyre is too damaged. The

sealant is unable to seal the tyre. Do not drive on. Seek expert assistance.

NOTICE

Switch the air compressor off after a maximum of 8 minutes to avoid overheating. Let the air

compressor cool down for a few minutes before switching it back on.

Test after driving for 10 minutes

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Reconnect the tyre filler hose ⇒ Fig. 157⑤ and check the tyre pressure on the tyre pressure

display ⑥.

1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) and lower:

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Do not drive on! The tyre cannot be sealed adequately with the breakdown set.

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Seek expert assistance ⇒

1.4 bar (20 psi / 140 kPa) and higher:

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Set the tyre pressure back to the correct value ⇒ Wheels and tyres.

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Resume your journey to the nearest qualified workshop. Do not exceed a maximum speed of

80 km/h (50 mph).

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Have the damaged tyre replaced at the workshop.

WARNING

Driving with an unsealed tyre is dangerous as it can cause accidents and serious injuries.

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Do not carry on driving if the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPa) or lower.

Seek expert assistance.

Fuses

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ Fuses in the vehicle

⇒ Changing a blown fuse

At the time of print we are unable to provide an up-to-date overview of the locations of the fuses for

the electrical consumers. This is because the vehicle is under constant development, because

fuses are assigned differently depending on the vehicle equipment level and because several

consumers may use a single fuse. You can get more information about the fuse layout from a

Volkswagen dealership.

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