2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MK6 spare wheel

Introduction
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F ig . 14 Vehicle identification shown in the
example wit h engine identificalion code CBFA
first read and n ote the int roduc­tory information and h eed t he WA RN­on page 34.
V ehicle id entification numb e r
The
ide ntifica tion number is on a and
is visib le from the outside through the windshield 15 . The view window is on the side at the
botto m of the winds hie ld. The identification
n umber is also stamped into the top of the right
drip channel in the engine compartment. The drip
Before driving
Fuel
Engine oil
Engine coolant
Tires and wheels
Consumer informatio n 291
.
Dis regarding or exceeding s tat ed values for weights, loads, dimensions and m aximum speed m ay result in accidents and s erious ____________________
Fig. 15
is bet ween the spring strut tower and the
right fende r.
ident ificat io n numbe r
ide ntification 14 is affixed to
t h e a rea of the spare well in the comp artment an d contains the following informa­
tion:
identification number
Vehicl e engine ou tput, tr ansmission

Opening and closing
this section find info rmation about:
R em o
te control vehicle keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mec hanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Volkswagen
Power locking and clos ing system 41
Starti ng and stopping the engine
Cons ume r inf ormat ion
Eme rgen cy closin g and opening
Always keep remote control vehicle key fobs with batteries, spare batterie s, as as
dead button mm batteries out of the reach of children.
Get medical attention immediately if you suspect that a battery has been swallowed .
use of vehicle key s can result in se-rious personal injury.
36 Before driving
Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle . can be used to start the
engine and operate vehicle systems s uch as
the powe r windows, leading to se rious per­sonal injury.
the vehicle is moving or to a stop. The steering wheel lock and you

the luggage compart-
ment: Hand wheel holding spare ment:
Hand wheel holding compact
whee l
in place . spare
wheel in place.
first read and note the Return the vehicle tool kit to its
on Unhook the floor covering and fold
page of
Rem9ving the spare wheel gage compartment.
covering and hook it on the upper
whee ls, a compact spare wheel, for
or compact spare wheel 141 examp le, or i f the road whee ls are
counterclockw ise and remove the winte
r tires, use the spare wheel for a
spare
covering on the up- Rep
lace it w ith a tire match ing the
per edge of the luggage compart- others
on your vehicle as soon as
ment. possible.
i
nto the spare wheel so tha t Do not drive faste r than mph
the center hole
of the rim is a ligned
Avoid N Turn the hand wheel clockw ise until
braking and fast cornering!
the whee l replaced is secure ly in
p lace.

Top speed rating and tire inflation pressure for V winter tires depend on the engi ne in your
veh icle . Be sur e t o ask you authorized Volkswagen
de ale r or authorize d Volkswagen Faci lity
abo ut the maxim um permissible speed and the quired tire inflation pressure for the winte r tire s tha t
you plan to use.
Driving faster than the maximum speed for which the winter tires on your vehicle were designed can cause sudden tire failure cluding a blowout and sudden
mum speed.
tory information and heed the on page 258.
local regulati ons as as the
ch ains improve forward motion , tractio n and
b rak ing characteristics under wintry conditions .
chai ns may be use d only on the front wheels . chains may be used only in the lowing tire and wheel combinations:
Tire dimensions Rim
205 /55 R 16 6
J x 16 ET
R 17a) 6 J x 17 ET 48 .5
Use only chains with low links that are not thicke r
than
about
app ropr iate wheel , tire and snow ch ai n
possi ble, u se only chains with low links that are not thicker than 37/ 64 in (15 mm ) including the tensioner.
Remove center hubcap s
and decorative rim rings
be fore s n ow chains Howeve r, fo r
safe ty reasons, caps must be on the
summer tires in the spr ing. tires off er better ha ndling is tics for temperatures above +45 (+ 7 They
are qu ieter, do not wear as quickly , and reduce fuel
consumption.
veh icles with a Tire Pressu re Mo nit or ing the syste m mus t be reca libr ated
necessary , ask your authorized Volkswagen dealer or author ized Volkswagen F a-
ci lity about permissible winte r tir e dimensions. whee l Th ese are available from autho rized
Volkswa gen dealers an d authorized Volks wage n
Compact spare
For tec hnical reas on s, snow chains canno t be
used on the compact spare 269.
you mu st use sn ow ch a ins and have a compact
spare wheel mounted, move the compact spare
wheel to the rea r a xle if a front tire has to be
snow chains improperly can cause accidents and severe personal injuries.
ed by the snow chain manufacturer.
Vehicle care and maintenance 275

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Introduction
this section fin d information about:
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
applicable legal requ irements .
More information:
Preparat ions for working in th e engine ment 222
an eme rge ncy
Changing a wheel
Loose tools and other items in the veh icle tool kit and a loose spare (or compact spare)
wheel may be thrown through the passenger
F ig. 154
the luggage compartment: Floor
compartment
Always make sure the vehicle tool kit and spare (or compact spare) wheel are securely stowed in the luggage compartment.
or damaged vehicle tools can lead to accidents and injury.
on page 305.
Th e vehic le tool kit is i n the luggage compartment
in on e of severa l pla ces, such as under the 154.
If necessary , detach the luggage net 141.
Lift the noor covering and hang it on the hook
beneath the luggage compartment cover
Completely re tract the jack after use. wise it not fit in its compartme nt and can-
not be stowed safely. Practi ca l tips

Preparations for changing a wheel
on page
Getting ready to cha n ge a these steps in the order here
1. you have a tire, move as fa r away from tr affic a s possi ble. Park t he
etc .
2. the parki ng brak e to fr om movi ng
165.
5 . 171.
6. Hav e
the diagonally opposite with a c hock or anot her suitab le object.
8. from the prope rly .
9. th e R emove th e luggage.
Take th e s pare or compac t spare ki t ou t of the
cove rs
may
ries.
Wheel bolts
Fi g. Changing a Loosening
tory information and heed the on page
Loose n the that was
the checklist. accepted safety practices and use
L c_ o_ m __ m_o_n __ s_en_s_ e_ . ______________ ________
Fig. 161 Changing a Tire
Loosen the the
tips 311

Fig. 164 Chang ing a whee l: remove previous ly
loos ened wheel bolts using the screwdrive r hand le .
on page
Removing the wheel
Review the checklist 311.
Loosen the wheel
Lift the
Completely unscrew and remove the previously
l oosened wheel
164. Place the
wheel
Remove the wheel.
the tire is a unidirectional ti r e , be sure to
Place the spare wheel or compact spare wheel
on the ax le.
in posit ion 161 in relation to the position of the
tire valve Hand tighten it using the adapter by
turning clockwise .
on page
Lower the vehicle with the jack .
Use the lug wrench to firmly tighten wheel Do not tighten them in sequence! Tighten any wheel to begin , then
tighten the wheel
and so forth .
caps , center wheel
Wheel bolts that are tightened or
Always keep wheel bolts and threads in the whee l hub clean and free of
Improper use of a compact s pare wheel can
cause loss o f vehicle control, a crash or other accident , and serious person al injury.
nering!
km ) with a compact spare wheel that is on the front axle (drive axle).
Replace the compact spare with a normal wheel and tire as soon as possible. Compact spa re tires are designed for brief use only.
Practical tip s 3 15