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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  
     
        
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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  
     
        
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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.  
     
        
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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: 
 
 
 
 
  
     
        
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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.  
     
        
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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  
  
     
        
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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. 
  
     
        
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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