If the spare tyre is not the same as the tyres that are mounted on the vehicle only use the spare tyre in the event of a breakdown for a short period of time and drive with extra care. Replace the temporary spare wheel with a nor- mal wheel as soon as possible. WARNING The use of unsuitable or damaged wheel rims can impair vehicle safety and cause accidents and serious injury! Volkswagen-approved tyres are guaranteed to have the dimensions that are suitable for the vehicle. In the case of other tyres, the tyre seller must provide a certificate from the tyre manufacturer stating that the tyre is also suitable for the vehicle. Store the certificate in a safe place and keep it in the vehicle.
● Use only wheel rims that have been ap- proved for the vehicle. ● Check the wheel rims regularly for damage and replace them if necessary. Tyre pressure Please refer to at the start of the chapter on page 186. Wheel rims and wheel bolts Please refer to at the start of the chapter on page 186. The structure of the wheel bolt must match the rim. If different types of rims are installed, wheel bolts of appropriate length and bolt head shape must be used to ensure that the wheel is firmly installed and the braking system works proper- ly. → page 198 Generally, for technical reasons, wheels of other vehicles cannot be used, and wheels of other ve- hicles of the same model cannot be used.
The tightening torque of the wheel bolt must usually be checked with a functioning torque wrench. Wheel bolt Correct wheel bolts must be used and tightened to the specified tightening torque. → page 198 Fig. 147 Symbols on the tyre pressure sticker Wheel rim identification In some countries, new wheel rims must contain information on certain properties. The following information may be provided on the wheel rim. – Seal of conformity – Rim size – Date manufactured (month/year) – Name of manufacturer or brand name Fig. 148 On the driver door pillar: tyre pressure sticker – Country of origin – Production number 182.5C1.TRO.74 – Raw material batch number Data on the sticker (type I) → Fig. 147 :
A Tyre pressure for the tyres on the front axle. – Product code B Tyre pressure for the tyres on the rear axle. Wheels and tyres 189