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peed index
Speed limitation
Winter tyres have a speed limit depending on the speed index Tyre lettering and tyre type
Speed warning settings can be made and adjusted in the Infotainment system using the
button and the and Tyres function buttons.
If you use V-rated winter tyres, the speed limits and required tyre pressure are determined by the
engine size. In this case, always ask a Volkswagen dealership about the maximum permitted speed
and required tyre pressure.
All-wheel drive (4MOTION)
Thanks to its all-wheel drive, the vehicle has good traction in winter conditions, even with the
standard tyres. Nevertheless, Volkswagen still recommends that winter tyres or all-year tyres should
be fitted on all four wheels in winter, above all because this will give improved braking efficiency.
Observe information on snow chainsSnow chains
WARNING
The improved driving characteristics afforded by the winter tyres in winter conditions should not
encourage you to take any risks.
driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
The vehicle handling is better if summer tyres are fitted at temperatures above +7
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214 Vehicle identification number.
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker Fig. 213 is located on the cover of the owner's manual and under the
rear luggage compartment trim on the luggage compartment wall. It contains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox type
Engine and gearbox codes, paint number, interior equipment. In the example, the engine code
is CPTA Fig. 213
Additional equipment, PR numbers
Type plate
The type plate Fig. 213can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the driver door is
open. Vehicles for certain export countries do not have a type plate.
The type plate contains the following data:
Approval
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combination weight rating (vehicle plus trailer)
Gross front axle weight rating
Gross rear axle weight rating
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the
windscreen Fig. 214(arrow). The viewer is located in the lower corner of the windscreen. The
vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right-hand water drainage channel. The water
drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and wing. Open the bonnet to gain
access to the vehicle identification number In the engine compartment
The vehicle identification number can be displayed in the Infotainment system using the button
and the and Service function buttons Infotainment system controls and displays
Vehicle data
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Gross front axle weight rating
Gross rear axle weight rating
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the
windscreen Fig. 216(arrow). The viewer is located in the lower corner of the windscreen. The
vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right-hand water drainage channel. The water
drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and wing. Open the bonnet to gain
access to the vehicle identification number In the engine compartment
The vehicle identification number can be displayed in the Infotainment system using the button
and the and Service function buttons Infotainment system controls and displays
Dimensions
Fig. 217 Illustration: dimensions.
The data in the table apply to the German basic model with the basic specification.
NOTICE
Always take care when driving into parking spaces with high kerbs or fixed boundaries. Objects that
protrude from the ground can damage the bumper and other components when parking the vehicle.