First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
In winter road conditions, winter tyres will considerably improve the car's handling. The design of summer tyres (width, rubber compound, tread pattern) gives less grip on ice and snow. Volkswagen urgently recommends the use of winter tyres or all-year tyres on all four wheels of the vehicle, particularly if winter conditions are expected on the roads. Winter tyres will also improve the braking response of the vehicle and will help to reduce braking distances in winter weather. Volkswagen recommends that winter tyres be fitted to the vehicle at temperatures below +7°C (+45°F).
Winter tyres lose their effectiveness when the tread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm. Winter tyres also largely lose their effectiveness through ageing – regardless of the tread depth.
The following applies when using winter tyres:
Speed limitation
Winter tyres have a speed limitation depending on the speed index .
Speed warning settings can be made and adjusted in the infotainment system using
the
button and the
and Tyres function buttons .
If you use V-rated tyres the speed limits and required tyre pressure will be determined by the engine size. You must ask a Volkswagen dealership about the highest permitted speed and required tyre pressure.
Four-wheel drive (4MOTION)
Thanks to its four-wheel drive, the vehicle will have plenty of traction in winter conditions, even with the standard tyres. Nevertheless, Volkswagen still recommends that winter tyres or all-year tyres should be fitted on all 4 wheels in winter, mainly because this will give a better braking response.
Please refer to the corresponding information and notes when using snow chains .
WARNING
Summer tyres should be fitted in good time at the end of the winter. The vehicle handling is better if summer tyres are fitted at temperatures above +7°C (+45°F). They are quieter, do not wear so quickly and reduce fuel consumption.
In vehicles with a tyre monitoring display, the system has to re-learn after wheels are changed .
Volkswagen dealerships can provide details on permissible winter tyre sizes.
Removing and installing fresh air blower - V2-, RHD vehicles
Note
If only the fresh air blower -V2- is defective, remove and
install fresh air blower control unit -J126-
→ Chapter.
Removing
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Remove baffle plate
→ Chapter.
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Attaching the mounts and roof carrier
Fig. 105 Attachment points for the mounts
and roof carrier on 2-door vehicles
Fig. 106 Attachment points for the mounts
and roof carrier on 4-door vehicles
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The mounts are the basis of a complete roof carrier system. ...
Removing and installing seat heating element -Z6-/-Z8-
Removing
If the seat padding in a vehicle with seat heating is
renewed, then the respective seat heating element must also be
renewed.
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Separate seat cover from seat ...