Fig. 203 In the luggage compartment: handwheel for securing the spare wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsRemoving the spare wheel
Storing the removed wheel
If the spare wheel tyre is not the same as the tyres that are mounted on the vehicle
If the spare wheel is not the same as those mounted on the vehicle – for example if winter tyres or the temporary spare wheel are fitted – only use the spare wheel for a short period of time and drive with extra care .
Refit the normal, functional road wheel as soon as possible.
Follow these guidelines:
The tyre pressure of the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel should be checked together with the normal tyres, at least once a month. The spare wheel should have the highest pressure allowed for the vehicle . The tyre pressure for the temporary spare wheel can be found on the sticker on the temporary spare wheel.
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.If possible, stow the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or the removed wheel safely in the luggage compartment. In vehicles with a breakdown set, the removed wheel cannot be secured.
Ensuring proper assembly temperature for tyres
Caution
Risk of damage to tyres due to excessive heat.
Never heat tyres with a radiator or hot air blower.
Heat tyres with warm water or warm air (m ...
Tyre storage
Storage room
The conditions have to be:
dark
dry,
cool and
ventilated
in the tyre storage room.
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Overview of fitting locations - components not located in passenger
compartment, Golf Variant LHD
1 -
Exhaust ventilation for passenger compartment
Checking
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Removing and installing
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2 -
Ambient temperature sensor -G17-
Removing and installing
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