2018 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC change wheel

wheels can spin even when brake support systems are active, and this can lead to a loss of control of
the vehicle.

WARNING
The effectiveness of ESC can be reduced considerably if other components and systems which affect
driving dynamics are not serviced properly or are not functioning properly. This also applies, but not
exclusively, to the brakes, tyres and other named systems.
Please always bear in mind that modifications and changes to the vehicle can affect the way brake
support systems operate.
Alterations to the suspension or the use of non-approved wheel and tyre combinations can affect
the function of brake support systems and reduce their effectiveness.
Suitable tyres support the effectiveness of ESC.

WARNING
Driving without the brake servo can considerably increase the braking distance and thus cause
accidents and serious injuries.
Never switch the engine or ignition off while the vehicle is in motion.
If the brake servo does not function or the vehicle is being towed, the brake pedal will have to be
depressed more forcefully as the braking distance will be increased due to the lack of assistance for
the brake system.
Switching the TCS on and off
Switch off the traction control system (TCS) if the vehicle does not have sufficient traction:
When driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces.
When rocking the vehicle free if it is stuck.
Then switch on TCS again.
Switching TCS on and off
TCS can be switched off and on in the Infotainment system Infotainment system controls and
displays
When the TCS is switched off, the yellow indicator lamp lights up on the instrument cluster
display.
As soon as the TCS starts regulating, the indicator lamp flashes yellow.
Troubleshooting

Place the subwoofer carefully in the rim base. The tip of the arrow symbol FRONT on the subwoofer
must face forwards.
Plug in connector Fig.
0until it audibly engages.
Screw the handwheel Fig.
0onto the threaded pin in the opposite direction to the arrow
until the subwoofer is properly secured.
Place the variable luggage compartment floor on the floor covering.
Installing the subwoofer (type 2)
Place the subwoofer carefully in the rim base. The tip of the arrow symbol FRONT Fig.
0on
the subwoofer must face forwards.
Plug in connector Fig. 1
0until the catch audibly engages.
Screw the handwheel Fig.
0onto the threaded pin in the opposite direction to the arrow
until the subwoofer is properly secured.
Place the variable luggage compartment floor on the floor covering.
Mobile online services
Volkswagen Car-Net
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
Legal requirements
Deactivating Car-Net services
Service impairment or interruption
Apps
Volkswagen Car-Net is not available in all countries and is subject to country-specific limitations on
duration of use.
Volkswagen Car-Net allows you to communicate with your vehicle in order to exchange data,
request information or control functions.
In order to be able to use Volkswagen Car-Net, the vehicle has to be ordered with Car-Net and
factory-fitted with the system. Depending on the service or service portfolio, Volkswagen Car-Net
can be operated via the factory-fitted Infotainment system, via a Car-Net portal on the Internet or
using a mobile device.
Information about the Volkswagen Car-Net services, applications, availability, compatible mobile
devices and service portfolio, as well as service descriptions, are available on the Volkswagen
website:
In Europe and Japan: www.volkswagen.com/car-net

Tow-starting
Towing
Fitting the rear towing eye
Fitting the front towing eye
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both drivers should be familiar
with the technique required for towing. Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to tow.
Ensure that no excessive pulling forces occur and take care to avoid jerking movements. When
towing offroad, there is always a risk of overloading the anchorage points.
Observe any legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.
Tow-starting
Tow-starting describes the procedure for starting the vehicle by moving it using another towing
vehicle.
The vehicle can be tow-started with a tow-bar or a tow-rope.
Towing
Towing is where a vehicle that cannot be driven is pulled with the aid of another vehicle.
The vehicle can be towed with a tow-bar or a tow-rope. When the engine is stopped, the gearbox is
not lubricated sufficiently at higher speeds and over long distances:
km/h (30 mph).
km.
Tow rope, tow bar
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow bar. Use a tow rope only if you do not have a tow
bar.
The tow rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the strain on both vehicles. It is advisable to use a
tow rope made of synthetic fibre or similarly elastic material.
Towing with a tow truck
If your vehicle is to be raised on one axle for towing, this may only be done using the following axles
according to the gearbox/drive combination:
Front-wheel drive
Manual gearboxFront or rear axleAutomatic gearboxFront axle

WARNING
If a vehicle is being towed, the vehicle handling and braking efficiency will change significantly.

Tyre
pressure
an extent that the tread peels off and the tyre bursts.
Tyre pressure
eck the tyre pressure regularly when the tyres are cold. If necessary, adjust the tyre pressure in
the cold tyre to the recommended tyre pressure for the tyres installed on your vehicle Tyre
pressure
amage.


If the tyre pressure is too low, this will increase fuel consumption and tyre wear.

When new tyres are driven at high speeds for the first time, they can expand slightly and trigger a
one-off pressure warning.

Old tyres should be replaced only by tyres that have been approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle
type.

Do not rely solely on the tyre monitoring system. Check your tyres regularly to ensure that they are
properly inflated and have no signs of damage, such as punctures, cuts, cracks, and blisters. Remove
any objects that become embedded in the tyre tread but have not penetrated into the body of the
tyre itself.
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Functional description
The Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator uses data from the ABS sensors and other functions to compare the
speed of rotation and the rolling circumference of the individual wheels.
The rolling circumference can change:

Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator. In the event of a malfunction, the indicator lamp will flash for 65
seconds and then light up continuously. However, the indicator lamp will go out when the road
conditions or driving style change.
Useful information about wheels and tyres
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
Handling wheels and tyres
Wheel rims and wheel bolts
Tyre pressure
Tread depth and wear indicators
Tyre damage
Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
Tyre lettering and tyre type
Maximum load and speed range for tyres
Winter tyres
Snow chains
The tyres are the most heavily loaded and most underestimated parts of a vehicle. Tyres are very
important as the narrow tyre contact surfaces are the only contact between the vehicle and the
road.
The service life of tyres is dependent on tyre pressure, driving style, handling and correct fitting.

WARNING
New tyres or tyres which are old, worn down or damaged cannot provide full vehicle control and
braking efficiency.
injuries.
s must be fitted with radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and
the same tread pattern.
particularly carefully for the first 600 km in order to prevent accidents and serious injury.
the tyre pressure is too low, it is possible that the tyre temperature will increase to such an extent
when driving that the tread peels off and the tyre bursts.

Rotating wheels
Regularly rotating the wheels as shown in the illustration Fig. 193is recommended to help ensure
that tyres wear evenly. All the tyres will then last for about the same time.
Volkswagen recommends having the wheels changed by a qualified workshop.
Avoiding damage to the wheel rims and tyres


Tyre lettering and
tyre type
worn tyres must be replaced immediately Tyre damage
fluid

Tyres that are older than 6 years
Tyres age through physical and chemical processes that can impair their function. Tyres that have
been stored unused for an extended period of time age more quickly than tyres that are used all the
time.
Volkswagen recommends replacing tyres that are older than 6 years with new tyres. This also applies
to tyres which appear to still be in good condition and whose tread depth has not yet reached the
minimum value stipulated by legislation
Winter and all-year tyres also largely lose their effectiveness through ageing regardless of the
remaining tread depth.
The age of each tyre can be determined using the manufacturing date Tyre lettering and tyre
type
Storing tyres
es mounted on the
wheel rim vertically.
should be stored vertically (standing on the tread).
New tyres
with new tyres as the tyres have to be run in. Tyres
that have not been run in have reduced grip and braking efficiency

lace tyres at least on an axle-by-axle basis
type.
-approved tyres.
Re-synchronising the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
The Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator must be re-synchronised each time one or more wheels is changed.
This also applies if the wheels have been swapped, e.g. from the front to the rear Tyre monitoring
system

WARNING
Aggressive liquids and other substances can cause visible and invisible damage to the tyres, which
can cause the tyre to burst.
from the tyres.

WARNING
Even if they have not been used, old tyres can suddenly lose pressure or burst, especially at high
speeds, and thus cause accidents and serious injuries.
ith
extra care at all times.

WARNING
New tyres must be run in as they initially have reduced grip and braking efficiency.
km in order to prevent accidents and serious injury.

WARNING
Wheels must have the necessary clearance. If the wheels do not have the necessary clearance, the
tyre could rub on parts of the running gear, vehicle body and the brake lines. This can lead to a fault
in the brake system and to tread separation and thus to a tyre bursting.
and must not rub on any vehicle body parts.

temporary spare wheel should be exchanged for a normal wheel as soon as possible. The
temporary spare wheel is designed for a short period of use only.
-supplied wheel bolts.
ve using more than one spare wheel that differs from the normal tyres.
Tyre pressure

ot fit a temporary spare wheel to the rear axle when towing a trailer
Tyre lettering and tyre type

Fig. 198 International tyre lettering.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Fig. 198 Tyre lettering
(example)
Meaning
Product name Individual tyre designation of the manufacturer.
DOT The tyre complies with the legal requirements of
the USA Department of Transportation,
responsible for tyre safety standards.
JHCO CHWS 2213 Tyre identification number (a) may be only
on the inner side of the wheel) and date of