Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: After changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
- Clean the tools as necessary and place them back in the foam rubber holder in the luggage compartment.
- 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.
- The damaged wheel should be replaced as soon as possible.
In vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring display, the system may have to re-learn if new tyres are fitted .
Changing a wheel
Fig. 226 Changing a wheel: removing the
wheel bolts with the screwdriver handle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsRemoving the wheel
Read the checklist.
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Breakdown set
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Other materials:
Running-in
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Please follow the regulations concerning running-in new
parts.
Running in a new engine
Any new engine has to be run in during the first 1,500 kilometres. During its
first few hours of running, the internal friction in ...
Things to note for diesel vehicles
Fig. 189 Tank flap open: misfuelling prevention
device in the fuel filler
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The fuel filler in diesel vehicles can be fitted with
a misfuelling prevention device . The misfuelling prevention device ensures that
the ...
Tyre damage
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily visible.
Any unusual vibrations or signs that the car is pulling
to one side may indicate that one of the tyres is damaged .
Reduce your speed immediately if you susp ...