Get Wheels Guide for Volkswagen Virtus 4 Door First Generation (2018-2023)

Additional information

Wheels

Only fit radial tyres of the same type, size and the

same tread pattern on one axle.

Tyres and rims

A list of approved tyres sizes is included in the vehi-

cle‘s technical documentation.

What you should be mindful of

This and other information about your vehicle can be

obtained from Volkswagen Partner (valid for certain

countries and models).

WARNING

Risk of accident!

Do not use worn or damaged tyres (e.g. with

holes, dents, cracks and bulges).

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Overview of tyre labelling

NOTICE

Explanation of tyre markings

E.g. 205/55 R 16 91 H

Protect tyres from contact with lubricants and

fuel.

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205 Tyre width in mm

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

where possible, dark place. Tyres without rims

should be stored in an upright position.

55

R

Height/width ratio in %

Code letter for the type of tyre – Radial

Wheel diameter in inches

Load index

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16

91

H

Alloy rims can be damaged by grit.

·

Do not use light alloy rims with a ground surface

in wintry weather conditions or with snow chains.

Speed symbol

Load index

Causes of uneven tyre wear

The load index indicates the maximum permissible

load for each individual tyre.

— Incorrect tyre pressure

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

tion and deceleration)

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91

580 kg

615 kg

— Incorrect wheel alignment

— 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 tyres.

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Tyre tread wear indicator

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 tyres, observe the correct direction

of rotation. The direction of rotation of the tyres is

marked by arrows on the wall of the tyre. Winter

and all-season tyres usually include a directional tyre

tread pattern.

Always replace the tyres by axle.

Wear indicators are located in the profile of the

tyres to display the permissible minimum tread

depth.

Tyres and rims

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The position of the indicators is marked with letters

TWI on the side of the tyre, or with symbols, such as

.

All-season or winter tires

Use

A tyre is considered worn out when this wear indica-

tor is flush with the tread.

All-season or winter tyres improve performance in

winter weather conditions. They are identified by ‘M

WARNING

+S’ and a mountaintop and snowflake symbol

.

Risk of accident!

The symbol on the tyre provides information

about the grip on snow.

Check the tread depth regularly.

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Do not use worn tyres.

The

symbol on the tyre manufacturer's sticker

provides information about the grip on ice.

Tyre manufacture date

The date of manufacture is indicated on the tyre

sidewall.

What you should be mindful of

E.g. DOT ... 06 24 means that the tyre was manufac-

tured in the 6. week in 2024.

For the best possible performance, use tyres with

a minimum tread depth of 4mm on all four wheels.

WARNING

Change winter tyres to summer tyres at the appro-

priate time. Summer tyres have better driving and

braking characteristics on ice-free roads without

snow and at temperatures above 7°C.

Risk of accident!

Do not use tyres that are more than 6 years old.

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Troubleshooting

Usage conditions

Help with a flat tyre

When using all-season or winter tyres with a lower

speed category than the specified maximum vehicle

speed, then proceed as follows:

— Spare wheel » page 112

— Changing the wheel and raising the vehi-

cle » page 114

1. In the Infotainment system, set the speed limit

based on the category of tyres fitted.

Tyre pressure change

illuminated

2. Affix a warning label in the driver's field of view

with the maximum value of the speed category

intended for the tyres fitted (only applies to cer-

tain countries).

1. Stop the vehicle.

2. Check the tyres and tyre pressures

Displaying tyres with modified pressures

Settings

10" Infotainment system:

1. Tap

.

Set the speed limit of the tyres in the following Info-

tainment menu:

2. Select the screen with the vehicle status menu

by swiping with your finger.

10" Infotainment system:

Car Tyres

3. Select the vehicle status menu item.

4. Select the tyres menu.

Spare wheel

Overview

The dimensions of a standard full-size spare wheel

match the dimensions of the wheels mounted on

the vehicle.

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Wheels

The emergency steel spare wheel is marked with

a warning label on the wheel disc. The wheel is in-

tended only for driving to the nearest specialist ga-

rage.

Removing and stowing the wheel in

vehicles with sound system

Removing the bass loudspeaker

Inflate the temporary spare wheel to the highest

prescribed pressure.

NOTICE

After handling the carpet in the luggage compart-

ment, place it back so that the cut-out in the car-

pet covers the centre rear seat attachment.

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Removing and replacing the wheel

in vehicles without sound system

1. Unscrew the locking nut and remove the bass

loudspeaker.

2. Press and hold the locking buttons.

3. Unplug the connector.

The spare wheel is mounted in a well under the floor

covering.

Removing

Removing the wheel

1. Unscrew the lock nut.

1. Press the fixing screw, turn it slightly and re-

move it.

2. Press the fixing screw, turn it slightly and re-

move it.

2. Remove the wheel.

3. Remove the wheel.

Inserting the wheel

Inserting

1. Insert the wheel into the wheel well with the

outside facing downwards.

1. Insert the wheel into the wheel well with the

outside facing downwards.

2. Insert the fixing screw in the hole in the floor

under the carpet and turn it slightly in the di-

rection.

2. Insert the fixing screw in the hole in the floor

under the carpet and turn it slightly in the di-

rection.

3. Insert the connector in the bass loudspeaker.

4. Insert the bass loudspeaker.

3. Screw in the lock nut until it stops.

4. If the replaced wheel cannot be stowed in the

wheel well under the carpet, store it in the lug-

gage compartment.

5. Screw in the lock nut until it stops.

6. If the replaced wheel cannot be stowed in the

wheel well under the carpet, store it in the lug-

gage compartment.

Spare wheel

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WARNING

Changing the wheel and rais-

ing the vehicle

Risk of accident!

Insufficient tightening torque may cause the

wheel to disengage while driving.

·

What you should be mindful of

Excessive tightening torque can damage the

threads and cause the rim to deform.

·

Before changing

1. Park the vehicle securely and secure it from roll-

ing away.

WARNING

Risk of accident!

Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite the

wheel to be changed at the front and rear using

suitable tools.

Do not grease or lubricate screws.

·

Do not use corroded or damaged screws.

2. Turn off the engine.

3. Make sure no one is in the vehicle. During the

wheel change, occupants should stay off the

road and safely behind crash barriers, etc.

Changing the wheel and raising the

vehicle

4. Close all doors, the boot and the bonnet.

Before loosening the bolts

Lifting the vehicle

— If the vehicle has covers over the wheel bolts or

wheel trims, remove them.

WARNING

Always make sure the base plate of the lifting jack

cannot slip!

Instructions for a vehicle with anti-theft wheel bolts

Some vehicles may have anti-theft wheel bolts that

protect the wheels from theft.

Provide a wide and firm base under the jack on

·

loose surfaces.

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

mat) under the jack on a smooth surface.

·

Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.

·

Make sure no body parts are positioned under

the raised vehicle.

Do not start the engine of the raised vehicle.

·

NOTICE

Make sure that the jack is correctly engaged with

the bridge of the sill.

·

— Insert the upper section on the anti-theft wheel

bolt until it stops.

After replacement

Removing the bolts

1. Check the tyre pressure on the mounted wheel

and adjust if necessary.

WARNING

2. In vehicles with a tyre pressure indicator, save

the values in the system.

If standing on the wheelbrace when loosening

the bolts, hold on to the vehicle for better sta-

bility.

·

3. Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts

on the mounted tyres checked with a torque

wrench as soon as possible.

The specified tightening torque is 140 Nm.

Drive carefully until the tightening torque has been

checked.

Replace the damaged tyre. It is not recommended to

repair the tyre.

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Wheels

3. Use the crank to raise the jack until its claw enc-

loses the bar.

4. Continue to lift the vehicle until the wheel is

just off the ground.

Replacing a wheel

1. Loosen the bolts and place them on a clean sur-

face.

2. Carefully remove the original wheel.

3. Fit the replacement wheel.

4. Contact tighten the bolts.

5. Lower the vehicle.

1. Place the wheelbrace on the wheel bolt or on

the attachment piece.

2. Turn the bolt a maximum of half a turn so that

the wheel does not come loose and fall off.

NOTICE

Applies to the factory built or the Volkswagen Genu-

ine Accessory range anti-theft bolt.

Jacking points

The jacking points are on the bottom of the vehicle's

lower sill.

Install the anti-theft wheel bolt in the position

·

marked on the back of the wheel trim.

Tightening the bolts

1. Tighten opposite wheel bolts, including the an-

ti-theft wheel bolt, one after the other.

2. Reinstall the cover caps on the wheel bolts or

the full wheel covers.

Keep the label with the code number of the

anti-theft wheel bolts. A replacement attach-

ment can be purchased from the Volkswagen Genu-

ine Parts.

A

B

16 cm

26 cm

Tyre pressure

Positioning the jack and lifting the vehicle

What you should be mindful of

NOTICE

Use the jack from the tool kit.

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Always adjust the tyre pressure to the load.

·

Check the pressure in all tyres at least once

a month and before each long journey.

Check the pressure when the tyres are cold. Do

not reduce the higher pressure of warm tyres.

·

After each change in tyre pressure, save the new

values in the tyre control display.

·

WARNING

1. Position the jack at the jacking point closest to

the wheel to be replaced.

Risk of accident!

If the tyre pressure loss is very sudden, try to

·

2. Support the base plate of the jack with its full

surface resting on level ground and ensure that

the jack is located in a vertical position at the

jacking point.

stop the vehicle carefully without heavy steer-

ing or heavy braking.

Tyre pressure

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Label with the specified tyre pres-

sure values

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 for storing tyre pressure readings is loca-

ted on 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

Storing the tyre pressure

1. Inflate the tyres to the specified pressure.

2. Turn on the ignition.

A

Information about pressure check with cold

tyres » page 115, What you should be mindful of

3. Save the tyre pressure by one of the following

methods.

B

C

D

Tyre pressure reading in case of partial load

Tyre pressure reading in case of full load

Storing the tyre pressure using button

Specified tyre pressure value for the spare

wheel

1. Press and hold the button on the key bar.

The indicator light

on the instrument cluster

illuminates. After the tyre pressure values have

been saved, an acoustic signal sounds and the

indicator light goes out.

Tyre pressure monitor

2. Release the key.

Functionality

Storing the tyre pressure values in the Infotainment

system

The tyre pressure monitor indicates a change in tyre

pressure.

10" Infotainment system:

In the following menu, select the item to display the

vehicle status:

Warning when pressure changes

illuminated

1. Tap

.

2. Select the screen with the vehicle status menu

by swiping with your finger.

1. Stop the vehicle.

2. Check the tyres and tyre pressures

3. Select the vehicle status menu item.

4. Select the tyres menu.

Displaying tyres with modified pressures

5. Press the

button.

10" Infotainment system:

6. Follow the instructions on the screen.

1. Tap

.

2. Select the screen with the vehicle status menu

by swiping with your finger.

When the tyre pressure needs to be saved

Save the tyre pressures in the following cases:

3. Select the vehicle status menu item.

4. Select the tyres menu.

— Change of tyre pressure

— Change of one or more wheels

— Change of position of a wheel on the vehicle

— Always after 10,000 km or once a year

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Tyre pressure storage label

2. Remove the cover cap.

The process for storing tyre pressures is also shown

on a label on the central 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 Volkswagen Genuine Ac-

cessories trims.

Removing

1. Hang the clamps for removing the wheel trims

at the edge of one of the openings in the trim.

1

2

Inflating the tyres to the specified pressure

Saving the values

2. Push the wheelbrace through the clamp, push

on the tyre and pull off the wheel trim.

Installing

Troubleshooting

1. Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the

designated valve opening.

Restricted function / system fault

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

located as shown on the bezel.

flashes approx. 1 minute and then remains il-

luminated

2. Press the trim, starting at the valve, into the rim

on both sides until it engages around the entire

circumference.

1. Stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition and

start the engine.

If the

indicator light flashes again after start-

NOTICE

ing the engine there is a fault in the system.

2. Continue driving, exercising appropriate caution,

and seek assistance from a specialist garage.

Use hand pressure, do not hit the wheel cover.

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Wheel bolt cover caps

Removing and installing bolt caps

Removing

1. Insert the extraction pliers from the tool kit into

the hole in the bolt cap.

Wheel bolt cover caps

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