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Volkswagen recommends fitting the snow chains before mounting the wheel on the car. 
 
WARNING 
The use of snow chains that are unsuitable for your vehicle or the incorrect installation of snow 
chains can cause accidents and serious injuries. 
 
 
the maximum speed permitted for the snow chains that are fitted. 
 
NOTICE 
otherwise impair handling, damage the tyres and wear out very quickly. 
t are in direct contact with the wheel rim can scratch or damage it. Volkswagen 
recommends using snow chains with built-in rim protection. 
 
In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system must be re-synchronised after snow 
chains are fitted ⇒ Tyre monitoring system . 
Hubcaps 
Centre wheel trim 
 
Fig. 199 Removing the centre wheel trim by pulling.  
     
        
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Changing a wheel can be dangerous, especially when carried out at the side of a road. Please 
observe the following steps in order to reduce the risk of serious injuries: 
as soon as possible and when safe to do so. Park the vehicle at a safe distance 
from moving traffic in order to carry out the wheel change. 
work during the wheel change. 
 
board or similar support for the vehicle jack. 
urself when you feel confident with carrying out the procedure. If not, 
seek expert assistance. 
 
ver 
to the position P or select a gear on a manual gearbox in order to reduce the risk of unintended 
vehicle movement. 
immediately after changing a wheel. 
n the case of vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system must be re-synchronised 
immediately after a wheel change⇒ Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator . 
Preparations for changing a wheel 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
Checklist 
The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for changing the 
wheel ⇒ : 
 
If your vehicle has a flat tyre, park the vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from 
moving traffic. 
 
Switch on the electronic parking brake Parking and manoeuvring. 
 
DSG® dual clutch gearbox: move the selector lever to position P DSG® dual clutch gearbox. 
 
Switch off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.  
     
        
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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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⇒ Check after driving for 10 minutes  
The breakdown set can be used to temporarily and reliably seal any tyre damage caused by foreign 
bodies or punctures (up to approx. 4 mm in diameter). Do not remove foreign objects (e.g. screws or 
nails) from the tyre! 
Once the sealant has been added to the tyre, the tyre pressure must be checked and adjusted again 
after approximately 10 minutes of driving. 
Seek expert assistance if more than one of the vehicle's tyres is damaged. The breakdown set is 
designed to fill only one tyre. 
Only use the breakdown set when the vehicle has been safely parked and you are familiar with the 
work and safety precautions needed. Seek expert assistance if this is not the case. 
The tyre sealant must not be used: 
 
-20°C (-4°F). 
 
very low tyre pressure or a flat tyre. 
-by date on the tyre filler bottle has expired. 
 
 
WARNING 
Using the breakdown set can be dangerous, especially if the tyre is inflated at the roadside. Please 
observe the following steps in order to reduce the risk of serious injuries: 
from moving traffic in order to fill the tyre. 
face the vehicle is parked on is level and firm. 
work. 
 
 only if you feel confident with carrying out the procedure. If 
not, seek expert assistance. 
workshop. 
set must be replaced as soon as possible. 
  
     
        
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Fig. 209 Illustration: compressor from the breakdown set. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
The breakdown set is located underneath the floor covering in the luggage compartment. 
The breakdown set consists of the following components ⇒ Fig. 208 : 
Sticker with the maximum permitted speed max. 80 km/h or max. 50 mph 
Filler hose with plug 
Tyre filler bottle 
Spare valve core 
Valve core extractor 
The compressor in the breakdown set consists of the following components ⇒ Fig. 209 : 
On/off switch 
Air bleed screw 
Tyre pressure display 
Tyre filler hose 
12-volt plug 
Air compressor 
There is a slot on the lower end of the valve core extractor⇒ Fig. 208  ⑤ for the valve core. This is 
required for extracting the valve core from the tyre valve and then screwing it back in. This also 
applies to the spare valve core ④. 
  
     
        
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⇒ Fig. 209①  to switch on the air compressor. 
 – 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi/200 –
 250 kPa) ⇒ . Maximum running time: 8 minutes⇒ . 
 
 – 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi/200 – 250 kPa) cannot be achieved, unscrew the tyre 
filler hose from the tyre valve. 
 metres forward or back so that the sealing compound is evenly 
distributed in the tyre. 
again. 
. The tyre cannot be 
sealed with the breakdown set. Do not drive on. Seek expert assistance ⇒ . 
 
 km/h (50 mph) if a tyre pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar (29 –
 36 psi/200 – 250 kPa) has been reached. 
 minutes⇒ Check after driving for 10 minutes . 
 
WARNING 
The tyre filler hose and the air compressor can get hot during inflation. 
r hands and skin from the hot components. 
 
 
 bar (29 psi/200 kPa), the tyre is too damaged. The sealant 
is unable to seal the tyre. Do not drive on. Seek expert assistance. 
 
NOTICE 
Switch the air compressor off after a maximum of 8 minutes to avoid overheating. Let the air 
compressor cool down for a few minutes before switching it back on. 
Check after driving for 10 minutes 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction  
Reconnect the tyre filler hose ⇒ Fig. 209④  and read off the tyre pressure on the tyre pressure 
display ③. 
1.3 bar (19 psi/130 kPa) and lower:  
     
        
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Please note that the validity of the Volkswagen LongLife mobility guarantee may differ depending on 
the country in which the vehicle was sold. Please ask your Volkswagen dealership for further 
information. 
The selling Volkswagen dealership will issue a comprehensive LongLife mobility guarantee for every 
new vehicle which applies from the time of delivery until the first due inspection. If you purchase 
your new vehicle directly from Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen AG will issue the LongLife mobility 
guarantee from the time of delivery until the first due inspection. 
Your Volkswagen dealership will extend the LongLife mobility guarantee until the following 
inspection when the due inspection is carried out by the dealership. The service costs include the 
entire guarantee package. 
The comprehensive LongLife mobility guarantee includes the following services: 
If your vehicle can no longer be driven due to a technical defect1), corresponding assistance will be 
provided in the case of breakdown or accident. The LongLife mobility guarantee provides with you 
protection and mobility. 
The inspection is not only about car maintenance - it also ensures that your car remains roadworthy 
and in perfect working order. For this reason, servicing should be carried out regularly in accordance 
with the manufacturer's specifications. 
Your entitlement to the LongLife mobility guarantee is documented in the digital service schedule 
each time your car is serviced. A full service history shows that your car has been professionally 
maintained and cared for. 
1) A vehicle which can no longer be driven is a vehicle which cannot reach a workshop under its own 
power. 
Data storage and services 
Your vehicle is fitted with electronic control units. Some of these are required to make sure your 
vehicle remains safe while others provide support while driving (driver assist systems). Furthermore, 
your vehicle is equipped with convenience and Infotainment functions, which are also made possible 
using electronic control units. 
Electronic control units contain data memories which can store information regarding the vehicle 
status, component load levels, servicing requirements, technical events and faults on a temporary or 
permanent basis. This information generally documents the status of a component, a module, a 
system or the environment, e.g.: 
. filling levels, tyre pressure, battery status. 
deceleration, lateral acceleration, display of fastened seat belts. 
tem components, e.g. lights, brakes. 
 
stability control systems.  
     
        
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Radio 
equipment
a) 
Frequ
ency 
band 
Max. tr
ansmit 
power 
Applies to: 
Sharan. 
868.7
–
869.2 
MHz 
(869.0 
MHz) 
23.5 
mW, / 
13.7 
dBm 
e.r.p. 
Applies to: 
MQB 37, 
MQB 48⇒ Key 
to models . 
868.0
–
868.6 
MHz 
(868.5
25 
MHz) 
10 mW 
ERP 
Applies to: 
Touareg. 
Tyre 
pressure 
sensors 
433.9
2 MHz 
10 mW 
Applies to: Volkswagen 
models with 
Tyre Pressure 
Monitoring 
System. 
Instrument 
cluster 
125 
kHz 
40 
dBμA/
m 
Applies to: All Volkswagen 
models. 
Electronic 125 3.728