Wheel boltsFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 220.
Wheels and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. Each time
you fit other wheels rims, e.g. light alloy wheel rims or wheels with winter tyres,
you must also use the matching wheel bolts with the correct length and dome
shape. The right fastening of wheels depends on this.
Winter operation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
226
Snow chains
226
Winter tyres
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 226.
Fitting winter tyres will significantly improve the handling of your vehicle whendriving in wintry road conditions. Summer tyres have less grip on ice, snow and attemperatures below 7 °C. This is especially true of vehicles fitted with wide tyres
or high-speed tyres .
In order to achieve the best possible handling properties, winter tyres must be fit-
ted on all 4 wheels, the minimum tread depth must be 4 mm and tyres must be no older than 4 years.
Winter tyres of a lower speed category can be used provided that the permissible
maximum speed of these tyres is not exceeded even if the possible maximum
speed of the vehicle is higher.
The speed limit for winter tyres can be set in the MAXI DOT display in the menu
item Winter tyres » page 29 .
For the sake of the environmentFit the summer tyres on again in good time as they provide better handling prop-
erties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and reduced tyre wear on roadswhich are free of snow and ice as well as at temperatures above 7 °C. The fuelconsumption is also lower.
Snow chains
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 226.
When driving in wintry road conditions, snow chains improve not only traction,
but also the braking performance.
Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the following wheel/tyre combinations.
Wheel sizeDepth (D)Tyre size7J x 16 a)45 mm205/556J x 16 a)50 mm205/556J x 1745 mm205/50a)
Not valid for vehicles with 3.6 l/191 kW FSI engine.
Only use fine-link snow chains . They must not project more than 9 mm - includ-
ing the chain lock.
CAUTION
■ The chains must be removed when driving on roads which are free of snow.
They adversely affect the handling of your vehicle, damage the tyres and are rap-
idly destroyed.■
Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains.
226General Maintenance
DimensionsFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 252.
Vehicle dimensions (mm)
SuperbSuperb GreenLineSuperb CombiSuperb Combi GreenLineLength4833483348334833Width1817181718171817Width including exterior mirror2009200920092009Height1462/1482 a)
/1447 b)1464/1449 b)1511/1529 a)
/1497 b)1511/1496 b)Clearance139/159a)
/124 b)
/141 c)140/125 b)141/159a)
/127 b)
/140 c)141/126 b)Wheel base2761276127612761Track gauge front/rear1545/1518
(1537/1510) c)1545/15181545/1517
(1537/1510) c)1545/1517a)
Applies to vehicles with a rough road package.
b)
Applies to vehicles with a sport chassis.
c)
Applies to vehicles with a 3.6 l/191 kW FSI engine.
254Technical data
Using the selector lever140
V
Variable loading floor
92
Dividing the luggage compartment92
Remove92
slides off on aluminium rails92
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
218
charging217
Checking the battery electrolyte level217
Cover216
Disconnecting and reconnecting218
Operation in winter217
Replace218
Safety instructions215
Vehicle care Alcantara
202
Artificial leather202
Cloths202
Vehicle Condition see Auto Check Control
13
Vehicle data sticker252
Vehicle dimensions254
Vehicle height254
vehicle identification number - VIN252
Vehicle key lock
33
unlock33
Vehicle length254
Vehicle tool kit228
Vehicle width254
Visibility59
Visors see Sun screen
60
see Sun visors60
W
Warning lights
14
Warning triangle227
Warranty5
Washing191
Automatic car wash system197
by hand197
Chrome parts199
High-pressure cleaner197
Water Driving through
148
Wax treatment See Taking care of your vehicle
198
Weights252
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt
231
Caps225
Loosening and tightening230
Wheel rims220
Wheels Bolts
226
Changing229
Full trim225
General information220
Load index222
Replacing wheels221
Service life of tyres221
Snow chains226
Spare wheel224
Speed symbol223
Storing wheels221
Tyre pressure221
Tyre sizes221
Tyre wear indicator221
Unidirectional tyres223
Winter tyres226
Wheels and tyres Hubcaps
225
Wi-Fi119
Window convenience operation46
Windows200
Deicing200
See electric power windows44
Windscreen Deicing200
Heater59
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
209
Replenishing209
Warning light21
Winter209
Windscreen washers Windscreen washers
62
Windscreen washer system209
Windscreen wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade
243
Windscreen wipers Operating
62
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades243
Windscreen washer fluid209
Windscreen wipers and washers61
Windshield wiper alternative parking position of the rear wind- screen wiper
63
Winter Deicing windows
200
Winter operation226
Snow chains226
Winter tyres226
Winter tyres See Wheels
226
WLAN119
MAXI DOT120
Network connection119
Switching off119
Switching on119
268Index
