event of a malfunction, the indicator lamp will flash. However, the indicator lamp will go out when the road conditions or driving style change. tyre temperature will increase to such an ex- tent when driving that the tread peels off and the tyre bursts. ● Check the tyres regularly for damage and wear. Wheels and Tyres ● Never drive with worn tyres or tyres that shows signs of damage due to holes, cuts, cracks or blisters. This can cause serious ac- cidents and fatal injuries. Replace worn or damaged tyres immediately. Introduction ● Never exceed the top speed and load permit- ted for the fitted tyres. This chapter contains information on the follow- ing subjects:
– Using of Wheels and Tyres 187 – Wheel rims and wheel bolts 189 – Tyre pressure 189 – Tread depth and Tyre wear 191 – Tyre damage 191 – Wheel unbalance degree 192 – Tyre identification number 193 – Winter tyres 196 – Snow chains 196 ● The efficiency of intelligent driver assistance systems and brake assistance systems de- pends on the road adhesion of tyres. ● If you notice unusual vibration, or if the vehi- cle pulls to one side when driving, stop im- mediately and check the wheels and tyres for damage. ● To reduce the risk of serious injury or death due to loss of control of the vehicle, never loosen the bolts on wheel rims with bolted- on rim rings.
The tyres are the most heavily loaded and most underestimated parts of a vehicle. Tyres are very important! As the narrow tyre surfaces are the only contact between the vehicle and the road. ● Do not use wheels or tyres if you do not know their history! Used wheels and tyres could be damaged, even if the damage is not visible. The service life of tyres is dependent on tyre pressure, driving style, handling and correct fit- ting. ● Old tyres (even if the tyres have never been used) can suddenly lose air or burst, particu- larly at high speeds. This can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries. Use tyres that are more than six years old only if you have no alternative.
In this case, drive with extra care at all times at a low speed. WARNING New tyres or tyres which are old, worn down or damaged cannot provide full levels of vehicle control and braking efficiency. ● Incorrect handling of wheels and tyres can reduce vehicle safety and cause serious acci- dents and fatal injuries. WARNING Incorrectly tightened or missing wheel bolts can lead to loss of control over the vehicle, se- rious accidents and fatal injuries. ● All four wheels must be fitted with radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circum- ference) and the same tread pattern. ● Never drive if wheel bolts are missing or loose. ● New tyres as the tyres have to be run in.
Be- cause its grip is unlikely to reach the best state, thus reducing the braking effect, it is necessary to drive carefully for the first 600 km to avoid causing serious accidents. ● Always use wheel bolts that match the wheel rims and the vehicle type. ● Always tighten the wheel bolts with the cor- rect tightening torque. If you do not have a torque wrench available, tighten the wheel bolts with the wheel bolt wrench and have the torque checked immediately by the near- est suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership. ● Check the tyre pressure regularly and always maintain the specified pressure.
If the tyre pressure is too low, it is possible that the Owner's manual 186