2015 VOLKSWAGEN E GOLF Owners Manual

Removing the wheel
x Review the checklist ⇒  Preparations for changing a wheel.
x Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒  Wheel bolts.
x Lift the vehicle ⇒  Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack.
x Completely unscrew and remove the previously loosened wheel bolts using the hexagonal socket
in the screwdriver handle ⇒ fig. 176. Place the wheel bolts on a clean surface.
x Remove the wheel.
Mounting a spare or compact spare wheel
If the tire is a unidirectional tire, be sure to install it in the proper rolling direction ⇒  Tires and wheels.
x Place the spare wheel or compact spare wheel on the axle.
x Screw in the wheel bolts clockwise and tighten them slightly using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle.
x Lower the vehicle with the jack.
x Use the lug wrench to firmly tighten all wheel bolts (turn clockwise) ⇒ . Do not tighten them in sequence! Tighten any wheel bolt to begin, then tighten the wheel bolt diagonally opposite the first bolt, and so forth.
x Install the wheel bolt caps, center wheel hubcap, or wheel cover, if any ⇒  Wheel trim.
WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or installed improperly can come loose, causing loss of vehi-cle control, a crash, and serious personal injury.
x Always keep wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hub clean and free of oil and grease. The wheel bolts must turn easily and must be tightened with the right torque.
x Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle only to turn the wheel bolts when they are loose, never to loosen them or tighten them firmly.
WARNING
Improper use of a compact spare wheel can cause loss of vehicle control, a crash or other accident, and serious personal injury.
x Never use a compact spare wheel if it is damaged or worn down to the wear indicators.
x Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a compact spare wheel. Avoid full-throttle acceleration, heavy braking, and fast cornering!
x Never drive more than 125 miles (200 km) with a compact spare wheel that is installed on the front axle (drive axle).
x Replace the compact spare with a normal wheel and tire as soon as possible. Compact spare tires are designed for brief use only.
After changing a wheel

x Securely store the spare wheel, compact spare wheel, or the wheel you took off the vehicle in the luggage compartment.
x Have the wheel bolt tightening torque immediately checked with a torque wrench ⇒  Wheel bolt tightening torque.
x Have the damaged wheel replaced as soon as possible.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be recalibrated after each tire change ⇒  Tire Pres-sure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Tire mobility set

WARNING
Using the tire mobility set on the side of the road can be dangerous. To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury:
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and move the vehicle a safe distance off the road where it is safe to use the tire mobility set.
x Always make sure that the ground is level and firm.
x All passengers and especially children must stay a safe distance away from you while you are working and keep out of the area you are working in.
x Turn on the emergency flashers and set up another warning device about 25 yards (25 meters) behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.
x Use the tire mobility set only if you are familiar with the necessary steps. Otherwise, con-tact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance.
x Use the tire mobility set only in emergencies and only until you can get professional help.
x Immediately replace a tire repaired with the tire mobility set.
x Sealant is harmful and must immediately be removed in case of skin contact.
x Always store the tire mobility set out of reach of children.
x Never use a vehicle jack, even if the jack is approved for use with your vehicle.
x Always apply the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into Park (P) to help prevent the vehicle from moving suddenly.
WARNING
Improper use of the tire mobility set can cause a temporary tire to fail and lead to loss of vehicle control and serious personal injuries.
x Always remember that a tire filled with sealant does not handle as well as an undamaged tire without sealant.
x Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a sealed tire.
x Never use the tire mobility set if the outside temperature is below –4 °F (–20 °C).
x Never drive with a tire that has cuts or punctures, especially when they are larger than 3/16 in (4 mm).
x Use the tire mobility set only for emergencies until you can get professional help.
x If the tire cannot be inflated to at least 36 psi (250 kPa), do not drive the vehicle. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance.
x If the tire inflation pressure drops below 26 psi (180 kPa) after driving for 10 minutes, do not drive the vehicle any farther. Contact your an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance.
x Always replace a tire repaired with the tire mobility set immediately. Do not drive a tire that has been repaired with the tire mobility set longer or farther than is absolutely necessary.
x Avoid full throttle acceleration, hard braking, and fast cornering.
x Drive at slow speed for 10 minutes. Then get out and check the air pressure and condition of the sealed tire.
Obey all legal requirements when disposing of used or expired sealant.
Replacement tire inflation cylinders for the tire mobility set are available if you have used the one supplied with the vehicle. Please contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance.

Read the separate user manual of the manufacturer of the tire mobility set.
Contents of the tire mobility set

Fig. 177 Basic diagram: Contents of the tire mobility set (if equipped).

Checklist
Carry out the following steps in the order listed before starting to inflate a tire ⇒ :
1. If you have a flat tire, move it as far away from traffic as possible. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface at a safe spot.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving
3. Move the selector lever into Park (P)
4. Switch off the electric motor and remove the key from the ignition switch
5. Have all passengers exit and go to a safe place, such as behind the guard rail.
6. Switch on emergency flashers and use a warning triangle or other device to warn oncoming traffic. Observe all legal requirements.
7. Check whether a repair with the tire mobility set is possible
8. If the luggage compartment is loaded: Remove the luggage.
9. Remove the tire mobility set from the luggage compartment.
10. Affix the label ⇒ fig. 177 (2) from the tire mobility set on the instrument panel in the driver's field of vision.
11. The foreign object (screw or nail, for example) should not be removed from the tire!
WARNING
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and serious injuries.
x Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common sense.
Sealing and inflating the tire

x Start the electric motor and let it run.
x Insert the cable plug ⇒ fig. 177 (9) into a 12 Volt socket of the vehicle
x Switch the air compressor on using the ON /OFF switch ⇒ fig. 177 (8),
x Let the air compressor run until a pressure of 29 – 36 psi (200 – 250 kPa) is reached ⇒ . Max-
imum run time 8 minutes ⇒ .
x Switch off the air compressor.
x If an air pressure of 29 – 36 psi (200 – 250 kPa) cannot be reached, unscrew the tire inflation hose from the tire valve.
x Drive about 30 feet (10 meters) backwards or forwards so that the sealant can be distributed inside the tire.
x Connect the tire inflation hose of the air compressor again to the tire valve and repeat the inflation process.
x If the required tire pressure still cannot be reached, the tire is too badly damaged. The tire cannot be sealed using the tire mobility set. Do not drive the vehicle. Contact an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance ⇒ .
x Disconnect the air compressor and unscrew the tire inflation hose from the tire valve.
x If a tire pressure of 29 – 36 psi (200 – 250 kPa) is reached, continue driving right away and drive at a speed of no more than 50 mph (80 km/h).
x Check tire pressure after 10 minutes of driving
WARNING
The tire inflation hose and air compressor can get hot during inflation.
x Protect hands and skin from hot parts.
x Do not place the hot tire inflation hose or hot air compressor on flammable material.
x Let the equipment cool off almost completely before stowing it.
x If the tire cannot be inflated to at least 36 psi (250 kPa), the damage is too great to be re-paired with the tire mobility set. The sealant is not able to seal the tire. Do not drive the vehi-cle. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance.
NOTICE
Do not let the compressor run for more than 8 minutes to help prevent overheating and dam-age. Let the compressor cool down for a few minutes before switching it on again. Let it cool down almost completely before stowing it in the repair kit.
Check after 10 minutes of driving

20 psi (140 kPa) and more:
x Correct the tire pressure again to the proper value
x Carefully drive on to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility at a speed of not more than 50 mph (80 km/h) or call an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility .
WARNING
Driving with a tire that cannot be sealed is dangerous and can cause accidents and serious injuries.
x Do not continue driving if the tire pressure is 19 psi (130 kPa) or less.
x Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance.