2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS wheel alignment

Objects embedded in the tire
If embedded objects have pene­
trated to the inside tire, do not re­
move them!
Get help immediat ely .
Tire wear
T ir e wear depends on severa l fac ­
tors, includin
g:
Driving style.
Unbalanced wheels.
Wheel alignment.
Driving style-Fast cornering, hard
acceleration and braking increase
tire wear. If yo u expe rience in­
creased tire
wear under normal
driving conditions, have the ve­
hicle suspensio n checked by
an
authori zed Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Fa­
cility.
Unbalanced wheels-The wheels
on a new vehicl e are balanc ed.
When driving, however, various
conditions
can cause a w hee l to
b
ecome unbalance d. Unbalan ced
whee ls ca n cause wear to th e
steeri ng
and suspension systems.
Have a
ll wheels rebalanced. A
Check tires and wheel rims for
damage.
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embedded in the tire
embedded objects have penetrated to the side tire, do not remove them!
Get help immediately .
Tire wear
Driving style .
Unbalanced wheels .
Whee l al ignment.
Driving style-Fast cornering , hard accele ration
and braking increase tire wear.
deale r o r an Authorized
Unbalanced wheels-The wheels on a new
anced . Unbalanced wheels can cause wear to the
steer ing and suspension systems . Have
Wheel alignment -wheel alignmen t
causes excessive and uneven tire wear , impa iring
vehicle safety.
dealer or an Authorized Service Facility .
Unusual vibrations or to one side can
Reduce speed immediately and stop when it is safe to do so .
tires and wheel rim s for damage.
and drive to the nearest authorized
Volk swage n dealer or an Authorized gen Facility and have the vehicle checked .
Fig. 2 the engine compartment covers in the left hea dlight.®
is not necessary to dismantle the headlight as-
sembly to replace a light bulb.
Changing bu lbs

New
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you.
You are req
uired to u se the BBB procedure before pursuing any legal remedy under 15 with respect to the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. You may also be quired to use the BBB procedure before pursuing legal remedies under your state lemon law. Please refer to the Consumer Protection section of this booklet for more information.
Coverage
This limited warranty covers an y repair to correct a
manufacturer's defect in material or workmanship except wheel alignment, tire balance, and the
miles, whichever occurs first.
Original Equipment Battery
Original equipment batteries are covered
miles, whic hever occurs firs t
( i.e. headlight adjustment).
Towing I Jump start
Towing service to the nearest authorized gen deale r and/o r a jump start are covered for 3
years or
rant able .
Refe r to the 24-Hour Roadside Assis tance Owner's
Guide for speci
fic details on the services provided.
Where to go for warranty service
This limited warranty w ill be hono red by any
including it s territories.
your Volkswagen model is brought to an
including its territories , this limited warranty will not
apply. Defects in material or workmanship
try (except Canada).
Warranty re pairs while traveling in
Warra nty repairs while traveling in Canada should
be performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer .
New Vehicle Limited Warran ty, Canadian
dea le rs can submit a claim . Proof of U nited residence is requi red. not submit your claim, you may be asked to pay for
t he repair.
please present the invoice to your United
hicle changes within the Warranty period.
Free-of-charge repair
Repairs under this li mited warranty are free of charge. Your authorized Volkswagen dealer will pair the defective part or replace it with a new or remanufacture d genuine Volkswagen part.
bulbs damaged by outside are not covered .
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