Temporary spare wheel For technical reasons, snow chains must not be used on the temporary spare wheel or collapsible spare wheel. → page 200 Wheel covers In event of a flat tyre on one of the front wheels, fit the temporary spare wheel or collapsible spare wheel on the rear axle. Replace the damaged front wheel with the removed rear wheel. Ob- serve the direction of rotation. Volkswagen rec- ommends fitting the snow chains before fitting the wheel. Centre wheel trim WARNING The use of snow chains that are unsuitable for your vehicle or the incorrect installation of snow chains can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries! ● Always use the correct snow chains. Fig.
151 Removing the centre wheel trim by pulling off ● Observe the fitting instructions of the snow chain manufacturer. ● When snow chains are fitted, never exceed the maximum speed specified by the snow chain manufacturer or the legally permitted maximum speed. The centre wheel trim protects the wheel bolts and must be fitted again after changing the wheel. NOTICE Vehicles with the centre wheel trim – Removing: Hold the back of the two edges and unplug the wheel centre trim until it comes loose from the rim. → Fig.
151 ● Always remove the snow chains on road sec- tions where there is no snow, otherwise they will adversely affect the vehicle handling and damage the tyres and will also be quickly de- stroyed. – Place the cover on the fuse box : Place the cen- tre wheel trim centrally on the wheel rim and press against the wheel rim until you feel the trim engage in position. ● Snow chains that are in direct contact with the wheel rim can scratch or damage it. To avoid damage, use snow chains with integrated wheel rim protection. WARNING Using unsuitable hubcaps, or fitting them in- correctly, can cause accidents and serious inju- ries.
In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indica- tor, the system must be re-synchronised when snow chains are fitted. → page 183 ● Incorrectly fitted hubcaps can become loose while the vehicle is in motion and endanger other road users. ● Do not use damaged hubcaps. ● Incorrectly fitted hubcaps can interrupt or reduce the air supply for cooling the brakes. This also applies if hubcaps are retrofitted. If the airflow is not sufficient, the braking dis- tance could increase significantly. 182.5C1.TRO.74 Wheels and tyres 197