2021 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC gearbox

Vehicles with a manual gearbox:

Pulled vehicle (rear)
Ensure that the ignition is switched on so that the steering wheel is not locked and so that you can
indicate, sound the horn and operate the wipers if necessary.
the
ignition is switched on and the vehicle is rolling. Otherwise you must press the brake pedal with
significantly more force and also use more effort for steering.

-rope is always taut.
ox in neutral or select the selector lever position N.
Fitting the rear towing eye

Fig. 178 On the right-hand side of the rear bumper: removing the cover.

Fig. 179 On the right-hand side of the rear bumper: screwed-in towing eye.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The towing eye must always be kept in the vehicle.
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket, there is no mounting for the screw-in towing eye
behind the cover. To tow, swivel out or fit and use the ball head ⇒ Trailer towing .

Depress and hold the brake pedal until you have switched off the ignition.

Switch on the electronic parking brake Electronic parking brake.

Move the gear lever to neutral position Manual gearbox: selecting a gear or move the selector lever
to position P DSG® dual clutch gearbox.

Switch off the ignition and remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock Starting and stopping the
engine.

Allow the engine to cool sufficiently.

Children and other people should be kept well away from the engine compartment.

Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll away unexpectedly.

WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to severe injuries.

Opening and closing the bonnet

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.

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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.

Manual gearbox: select a gear.

Ask all vehicle occupants to leave the vehicle and stand at a safe distance away from moving traffic.

Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle In an emergency. Observe any
legal requirements.

Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being worked on with a stone, collapsible chocks or
another suitable object.

When towing a trailer: unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly .

Remove any items of luggage from the luggage compartment.

Remove the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel and the vehicle toolkit from the luggage
compartment.

Remove the hubcaps Hubcaps.

WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries.

Wheel bolts

-piece wheel bolts: use only two-piece wheel bolts.
Lifting the vehicle with the jack

Fig. 205 Jacking points.

Fig. 206 Jack fitted at the rear on the left-side of the vehicle.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The jack may be positioned only at the reinforcements on the underbody, which are located behind
the markings on the body ⇒ Fig. 205 . Always use the jacking point closest to the wheel you are
working on ⇒ .
Checklist
For your own safety, carry out the following points in the specified order ⇒ :

Choose a firm and level surface suitable for lifting the vehicle.

Switch off the engine. Select a gear on vehicles with a manual gearbox or move the selector lever to
position P on vehicles with DSG® dual clutch gearbox DSG® dual clutch gearbox and switch on the
electronic parking brake Parking and manoeuvring.

Chock the wheel diagonally opposite using collapsible chocks or other suitable objects.

hicle.
to the position P or select a gear on a manual gearbox in order to reduce the risk of unintended
vehicle movement.

WARNING
Tyres that have been filled with sealant will not handle in the same way as a standard tyre.
km/h (50 mph.

km/h (50 mph) and then check the tyre.

Dispose of used or out-of-date sealant in accordance with legal requirements.

A new tyre filler bottle can be obtained from a Volkswagen dealership.

Observe the separate instructions from the manufacturer of the breakdown set.
Contents of the breakdown set

Fig. 208 Illustration: components in the breakdown set

The air compressor from the breakdown set may be operated from the 12-volt socket, even if the
power rating on the type plate of the air compressor exceeds the maximum power rating of the
socket.
Preparations
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Checklist
Always carry out the following actions in the given order ⇒ :

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.

Manual gearbox: select a gear Manual gearbox: selecting a gear.

Ask all vehicle occupants to leave the vehicle and stand at a safe distance away from moving traffic.

Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle In an emergency. Observe any
legal requirements.

Check whether the puncture can be repaired with the breakdown set The tyre sealant must not be
used:.

When towing a trailer: unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly .

Scope of service
The scope of service includes all maintenance work that is necessary in order to keep your vehicle
roadworthy (depending on the operating conditions and vehicle equipment, e.g. engine, gearbox or
service fluids). The maintenance work is divided into inspection work and servicing work. You can
find out what work is required in detail for your vehicle:



Inspection work
Electrics
-volt vehicle battery: check and replace if necessary.




Engine/gearbox


tem: check.
-belt: check.



Running gear



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