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.

Switch on the electronic parking brake Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .

Automatic gearbox: move the selector lever to position P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .

Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_0 .

Manual gearbox: select a gear Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .

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 Emergency . Observe any legal requirements.

Check whether the puncture can be repaired with the breakdown set Breakdown set When not to use_2 The tyre sealant must not be used:.

When towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly.

Remove any items of luggage from 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
Preparation
Sealing and inflating tyresOverview of fitting locations - components not located in passenger
compartment, Golf and Golf GTE, RHD vehicles
1 -
Exhaust ventilation for passenger compartment
Checking
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Removing and installing
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2 -
Humidity sender for air conditioning system -G260-
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Adaptive cruise control
Calibrating adaptive cruise control (ACC), except for e-Golf
Before adjustment of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
system, the sensor, the retainers and securing elements are to
be checked for damage, external influence and secure sea ...
Removing and installing rear body acceleration sender -G343-
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
Removing
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Remove left luggage compartment side trim
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