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-theft wheel bolt using the adapter at position ⇒ Fig. 204② or ③ and tighten it
slightly in a clockwise direction.
l the other wheel bolts in clockwise direction and tighten them slightly.
⇒ . Do not
tighten the bolts in order but always in diagonally opposite sequence.
⇒ Hubcaps .
WARNING
Incorrect tightening torque or incorrect use of wheel bolts can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle,
and cause accidents and serious injuries.
ep all wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hubs clean and free from oil and grease. The
wheel bolts must be easy to turn and be tightened to the specified torque.
not use
for loosening or tightening them.
After changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
luggage compartment ⇒ Vehicle toolkit .
⇒ Tightening torque of wheel
bolts .
as possible.
After changing a wheel, the indicator lamp for the tyre monitoring system may indicate a fault in the
system ⇒ Troubleshooting for Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator .
Breakdown set
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Contents of the breakdown set
⇒ Preparations
⇒ Sealing and inflating tyres
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Remove any items of luggage from the luggage compartment.
Take the breakdown set out of the luggage compartment.
Take the sticker ① from the breakdown set and stick it on the dash panel within the driver's field
of vision.
Do not remove foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) from the tyre.
WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries.
Sealing and inflating tyres
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
Sealing a tyre
⇒ Fig. 208⑤ to unscrew the valve core from the tyre valve. Place
the core on a clean surface.
⇒ Fig. 208③ vigorously to and fro several times.
⇒ Fig. 208② tightly onto the tyre filler bottle in a clockwise direction. The
plastic foil on the closure is pierced automatically.
⇒ Fig. 208② and place the open end fully on the tyre valve.
⇒ Fig. 208⑤ to screw the valve core back into the tyre valve.
Inflating the tyre
⇒ Fig. 209④ of the air compressor tightly onto the tyre valve.
⇒ Fig. 209② is closed.
-volt plug ⇒ Fig. 209⑤ into one of the vehicle's 12-volt sockets ⇒ Electrical sockets .
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Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the high-pressure cleaner. Never use rotating nozzles ⇒
.
-pressure cleaner.
cm away from the side windows and
other vehicle components.
yres,
rubber hoses, insulation materials or any other sensitive components, e.g. door locks.
brief periods of time.
Hand wash
As a rule, a hand wash is a gentle method to clean your vehicle. However, there are also some things
to note for this ⇒ .
g brush using only light pressure.
Start with the roof and work from the top to the bottom.
Use a shampoo for very stubborn dirt only.
Waxing
Waxing protects the paintwork. At the latest when water no longer clearly forms small drops and
runs off the paintwork when the vehicle is clean, reapply the protection to the vehicle using a quality
preservative wax.
Even if a preservative wax is applied regularly in the automatic car wash, Volkswagen recommends
protecting the vehicle paintwork at least twice a year using Volkswagen Genuine hard wax (-
000 096 317 -).
Polishing
Polishing is only necessary if the paint has lost its shine, and the gloss cannot be brought back by
applying wax.
Matt-painted vehicle parts must not be polished in order to avoid producing a shine ⇒ .
WARNING
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Sensors, camera lenses:
clean the area in front of the sensors or camera with a soft cloth and solvent-free cleaning agent.
Observe the installation locations ⇒ Vehicle overviews .
camera lens.
Clean sensitive surfaces on the rain/light sensor and the camera window on the windscreen in the
same way as windows and glass surfaces (depending on vehicle equipment).
Remove snow with a hand brush. Do not use warm or hot water. Use the Volkswagen Genuine de-
icing agent (- 000 096 322 -) to remove ice.
Decorative films, protective films:
Remove soiling as for paint. Always use Volkswagen Genuine plastic cleaner (- 000 096 314 -) for
matt decorative films.
Treat the vehicle with liquid hard wax every three months after washing and removing dust. Use
only clean, soft microfibre cloths to apply it. Do not use hot wax, even in car washes.
Trim parts, trim strips, exhaust pipes made of chrome, aluminium or stainless steel:
Clean only using a clean, soft cloth and a mild soap solution2) in a dust-free environment.
Chrome parts can be protected using Volkswagen Genuine hard wax (- 000 096 317 -).
Anodised surfaces: do not use chrome cleaning products.
Headlights, tail light clusters:
Use a soft sponge soaked with a mild soap solution2). Do not use any cleaning agents that contain
alcohol or solvents.
nium care product (-
000 096 319 D -).
Wheels:
Remove dirt and gritting salt deposits with plenty of water.
Alloy wheels: treat dirty aluminium wheels with Volkswagen Genuine wheel rim cleaner (-
000 096 304 -). Volkswagen recommends treating the wheel rims with Volkswagen Genuine hard
wax (- 000 096 317 -) every three months.
-up pen. Go to a qualified
workshop if necessary.
- 000 096 304 -).
Door lock cylinders:
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Volkswagen recommends using Volkswagen Genuine de-icing agent (- 000 096 322 -) for de-icing. Do
not use door lock de-icer containing grease solvents.
WARNING
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a hazardous area. All work in the engine
compartment carries the risk of injury, scalding, accidents and fire.
and safety precautions ⇒ Safety notes for working in the engine compartment .
NOTICE
Incorrect cleaning and care can cause vehicle damage.
tools.
NOTICE
The drainage channels for the plenum chamber may get blocked by leaves and dirt. Water that does
not drain away could get into the vehicle interior.
The durability and colourfastness of decorative and protective films can be affected by
environmental influences such as direct sunlight, moisture, air pollution, stone impact etc.
Decorative films may show signs of use or ageing after about one to three years, protective films
after about two to three years. In very hot climates, decorative films may start to fade within a year
and protective films within two years.
1) null
2) Mild soap solution: a maximum of two tablespoons neutral soap diluted in one litre of water.
Vehicle interior care and cleaning
The following overview contains recommendations for cleaning and care of individual vehicle
components ⇒ .
Windows:
Clean with a glass cleaning agent and then wipe dry using a clean chamois cloth or a lint-free cloth.
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Assist).
Park Distance Control.
The data of the event data recorder are recorded only if a particular accident-like situation occurs.
No recordings occur under normal driving conditions. Audio or video data from the vehicle interior
or vehicle surroundings are not stored. Personal data such as name, gender, age or accident location
are also not recorded at any time. However, third parties such as law enforcement agencies can use
corresponding means to link the content of the event data recorder with other sources of data and
thus establish a reference to persons as part of an accident investigation.
Special equipment, access to the legally prescribed diagnostic interface (on-board diagnosis) and
switched-on ignition are required in order to read data out of the event data recorder.
Volkswagen will not access, read out or process data from the event data recorder unless the vehicle
owner (or lessee in the case of leasing) grants their permission. Exceptions to this are contractual or
legal provisions.
Due to its legal product monitoring obligations, Volkswagen is entitled to use the data for field
monitoring and also for research purposes and quality improvements. For research purposes,
Volkswagen makes the data available to third parties in anonymous form, in other words without
any reference to the individual vehicle, vehicle owner or lessee.
Reprogramming control units
All data for the control of components are stored in the control units. Some convenience functions,
such as convenience turn signal, single door unlocking and displays, can be reprogrammed using
special workshop equipment. If the convenience functions are reprogrammed, the specifications and
descriptions in this owner's manual will no longer match the original functions. Volkswagen
recommends having any reprogramming entered into the digital service schedule by a Volkswagen
dealership or qualified workshop.
Information about possible reprogramming can be obtained from the Volkswagen dealership.
Convenience and Infotainment functions
Depending on the equipment selected, you can store your own data in the vehicle's Infotainment
functions. This includes, for example:
data for use with a hands-free system or navigation system.
These data can be stored locally in the vehicle or located on a device that you have connected to the
vehicle, e.g. mobile device, USB stick or MP3 player. If these data are stored in the vehicle, you can