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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Golf R - from model year 2014, sales type 5G1

  Note
The specified wheel and tyre combinations apply for all the gearboxes allocated to the respective engines.
Deviations from this are specially indicated in the table.
The Golf R will be listed according to the sales types and not by the type approval model codes.
The type approval model code and the associated type approval number are listed as follows.
Type approval model code AU
Appendix for certificate statement 8112227784
The certificate statement can be found on the Volkswagen ServiceNet under Accessories/Tyres, Wheels and Tyres, Wheels and Tyres Guide.
Type Approval No.: e1*2007/46*0623*09 to e1*2007/46*0623*14
Overview
Model engine output Tyres Tyre size Wheel rim Offset in mm Snow chains Remarks
2.0l 206 kW 2.0l 221 kW petrol engine Summer tyres 205/50 R 17 93W 6 J x 17 → Chapter 48 Yes General information on:
Winter tyres
Snow chains
→ Wheels and Tyres Guide - General information; Rep. gr.44
    225/45 R 17 91W 7 J x 17 → Chapter 49 No Tyre makes recommended by Volkswagen:
→ Chapter „Recommended summer tyres“
→ Chapter „Recommended all-season tyres“
→ Chapter „Recommended winter tyres, worldwide except North America and China“
→ Chapter „Recommended temporary spare tyres and wheels“
    225/40 R 18 92Y 71/2 J x 18 → Chapter 49 No
    225/40 R 18 92Y 71/2 J x 18 → Chapter 51 No
    235/35 R19 91Y *) → Anchor 8 J x 19 → Chapter 50 No
  Winter tyres 205/50 R 17 93H 6 J x 17 → Chapter 48 Yes *)The combination of 235/35 R 19 91Y tyres on 8 J x 19 rims with an offset of 50 is permitted only if the specified conditions → Anchor are met!
 
Tyre pressure information is located on the tyre pressure plate on the inside of the tank flap or on the driver side B-pillar.
     
Golf GTE - from model year 2015, sales type 5G1
  Note The specified wheel and tyre combinations apply for all the gearboxes allocated to the respective engines. Deviations from this are specially indicated ...

Wheel allocation
6 J x 15 6 J x 15   Note Always observe the allocation of wheels and tyres to the respective engines, which are listed in the overview table. E ...

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Driving with an automatic gearbox
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The gearbox changes the forward gears up and down automatically. Driving down hills The steeper the gradient, the lower the gear you will need. Lower gears increase the braking effect of the engine. Never allow the vehic ...

Removing and installing fuel line for auxiliary/supplementary heater
Removing –  Observe safety precautions → Chapter. –  Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter. –  Fuel tank must not be more than 3/4 ...

Removing and installing lid for through-loading aperture
Special tools and workshop equipment required         Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410 Removing –  Fold down centre armrest and open lid f ...

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