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The design of the wheel bolts is matched to the factory-installed wheels. If different wheels are installed, wheel bolts with the right length and bolt head shape must be used. This helps to ensure that wheels can be mounted securely and that the brakes will work correctly, Changing a wheel. 
In most cases, you cannot use wheel bolts from a different vehicle. Even wheel rims from the same model may not fit properly. 
Tires and wheel rims approved by Volkswagen have been matched precisely to your vehicle model and contribute considerably to good handling and safe vehicle performance. 
Tightening torque 
Wheel bolts must always be installed with the correct tightening torque .329, Changing a wheel. The required tightening torque for your vehicle's wheel bolts is 88 ft-lbs (120 Nm). After changing a wheel, the bolt torque must be checked as soon as possible with an accurate torque wrench. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. 
Wheel rims with bolted rim rings 
Wheel rims with bolted rim rings have several parts. The parts are bolted together with special screws in a special process. This helps to ensure that they will work properly, prevent leaks, run true and safely. Damaged wheel rims must be replaced, and you must never take them apart or try to repair them yourself. Have an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility 
repair them for you ⇒ . 
Wheel rims with bolted decorative covers 
Light-alloy wheels may have interchangeable decorative covers attached to the rim with self-locking screws. If you want to replace damaged wheel covers, contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. 
  WARNING 
Using improper or damaged wheel rims can affect driving safety, cause accidents and severe personal injury. 
 x Use only wheel rims approved for the vehicle. 
 x Regularly check wheel rims for damage and replace them if necessary.  
  WARNING 
Improper loosening and tightening of the bolts on wheel rims with bolted rim rings can cause accidents and severe personal injury. 
 x Never loosen bolted connections on wheel rims with bolted rim rings. 
 x Have all work on wheel rims with bolted rim rings performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. 
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Check all wiper blades regularly. Wiper blades that grab and squeak must be replaced if worn or 
damaged and cleaned if dirty ⇒ . 
Replace worn or damaged wiper blades immediately. Replacement blades may be purchased from any authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. 
Lifting and tilting windshield wiper arms 
Move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting them away from the windshield, Windshield wipers and washer. 
It is not possible to lift the wiper arms away from the windshield when they are not in the service position. 
When lifting or replacing a wiper blade on a window, grip it only by its mounting and not by the blade itself. 
Cleaning the wiper blades 
 x Lift the wiper arm(s) away from the windshield. 
 x Using a soft cloth, carefully remove dust and dirt from the wiper blades. 
 x If the blades are very dirty, carefully clean them with a sponge or cloth ⇒ . 
 x Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the windshield. 
Changing wiper blades 
 x Lift the wiper arm(s) away from the windshield. 
 x Press and hold the release button ⇒ fig. 145 (1). 
 x While lifting the wiper blade in the direction of the wiper arm, pull off the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow. This may require moderate force. 
 x Install a new wiper blade of same length and type onto the wiper arm by pushing in the opposite direction of the arrow until it latches. 
 x Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the windshield. 
  WARNING 
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe injuries. 
 x Always change wiper blades if they are damaged or worn, and if they cannot clean the windows sufficiently.  
  NOTICE 
 x Damaged or dirty wiper blades can scratch the windshield. 
 x Solvents, abrasive sponges and sharp-edged objects will damage the graphite coating on the wiper blades. 
 x Do not clean the windows with gasoline, nail polish remover, paint thinner or similar fluids. 
 x To help prevent damage to the engine hood and the windshield wiper arms, lift the wiper arms away from the windshield only when they are in the service position. 
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Abbreviations 
Abbreviation  Meaning 
5S man  5-speed manual transmission 
6S auto  6-speed automatic transmission 
6S man  6-speed manual transmission 
ABS  Anti-lock Brake System 
AKI  Anti-Knock Index 
ANSI  American National Standards Institute 
ASR  Anti-Slip Regulation 
ATA  Anti-Theft Alarm system 
BAS  Brake Assist System 
ccm  Cubic centimeter – metric unit of measure for engine displacement 
CCS  Cruise Control System 
CID  Cubic inch displacement – unit of measure for engine displacement 
cm  Centimeter – metric unit of measure for length 
CO2 Carbon dioxide 
DIN  Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for Standardization) 
DPF  Diesel Particulate Filter 
DRL  Daytime Running Lights 
DSG® Direct Shift Gearbox automatic transmission 
EDL  Electronic Differential Lock 
EN  European Norm 
EPC  Engine control (Electronic Power Control) 
ESC  Electronic Stability Control 
g/km  Generated carbon monoxide amount in grams per kilometer driven 
GAWR  Gross Axle Weight Rating 
GVWR  Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 
HID  High Intensity Discharge headlights (Xenon) 
hp  Horsepower – unit of measure for engine power 
kg  Kilogram – metric unit of measure for weight 
kN  Kilonewton – a unit of measure for force 
kp  Kilopond – unit of measure for force 
kPa  Kilopascal – unit of measure for tire pressure 
kW  Kilowatt – engine rating 
LED  Light Emitting Diode 
m  Meter – metric unit of measure for length