2021 VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC snow chains

Do not slip the clutch or rest your foot on the clutch when driving offroad. When travelling over
uneven ground, you could press the clutch by mistake and lose control of the vehicle. This also
prevents power being transferred between the engine and the gearbox. In addition, driving with the
clutch partially engaged causes premature wear to the clutch lining.
Useful accessories for offroad driving
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The checklist contains just a few items of equipment that can be very useful for offroad driving. If
you have an instruction manual or fitting instructions for these accessories, you should always take
them with you and observe them as necessary when driving offroad.
Checklist
Useful items when driving offroad:

Water, compass, maps and torch with spare batteries.

Winch, tow bar or rope with sufficient strength.

Mobile telephone, shovel, blankets and rubber boots.

Electrical air compressor for connection to the 12-volt sockets in the vehicle to inflate the tyres.

A wooden board approx. 4 cm thick and approx. 1 metre long or an aluminium frame of similar size:
this can be used to free a vehicle stuck in the mud and provide a platform for a vehicle jack.

Snow chains, additional spare wheels, a breakdown set, jack and box spanner.
Changing gear correctly
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
The correct choice of gear depends on the offroad terrain.
Before attempting to drive through difficult terrain it can be helpful to stop and consider which gear
you should select. After several trips offroad, you will learn which gear to select in conjunction with
the step-down ratio and differential locks for different types of terrain.
General rules

You can drive the vehicle carefully through water with a depth reaching to the bottom edge of the
body, for example puddles or shallow water. Never stop in the water, do not reverse, and never
switch off the engine.
Observe further information on driving through water on roads ⇒ Driving through water .

WARNING
Flowing water can develop enormous power and sweep the vehicle away. This can lead to very
dangerous situations which can cause accidents and serious or even fatal accidents.
Never stop the vehicle when in water.
Water in the engine compartment can cause the vehicle to break down in the water.
Soft ground surfaces, underwater obstacles and shallows can cause accidents and can cause the
vehicle to breakdown in the water. This could lead to critical situations.

NOTICE
If you drive through water, parts of the vehicle, such as the engine, drive train, running gear and
vehicle electrics, could sustain severe damage.
When driving through water, always select a section where the ground is solid and where the depth
of the water does not exceed the maximum permitted fording depth of the vehicle.
Never drive through salt, salty surfaces or salt water as salt can cause corrosion. Rinse off all
components that have been exposed to salt or salt water immediately with fresh water.
Offroad driving in snow
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
Fit snow chains to the front wheels only before driving on snow-covered terrain.
Terrain might look harmless, but there could be hidden dangers. This is particularly true of sections
where there are no visible tyre tracks or other tracks.

WARNING
Driving in snow-covered terrain is very dangerous.
Both shallow and deep potholes, hollows, ditches, precipices, frozen surfaces and other obstacles
can be fully or partially covered by snow.
Dangers concealed by snow can cause an accident, serious injuries, or cause the vehicle to break
down in extreme weather conditions.

If necessary, remove the towing eye and the snow chains.

Check the tyres, suspension struts and axles for damage and remove dirt, stones and other foreign
bodies from the tyre tread.

Inspect the vehicle underbody and remove all items that are jammed in the brake system, on the
wheels, in the running gear, in the exhaust system and in the engine, such as branches, leaves or
pieces of wood . If you see any damage or leaks, take your vehicle to a qualified workshop or seek
expert assistance.

Clean heavy soiling from the radiator grille and the vehicle underbody Vehicle care.

Check the engine compartment to see if any dirt is affecting engine operation In the engine
compartment.

Deselecting the Offroad driving profile Setting a driving profile.

Switch on TCS again Brake support systems.

WARNING
Objects caught underneath the vehicle underbody pose a danger. The vehicle underbody must
always be examined for trapped objects after every journey offroad.
Never drive if objects are trapped in the underbody, brake system, wheels, running gear, exhaust
system and engine.
Inflammable materials, e.g. dry leaves, could ignite on hot vehicle components. A fire can cause
serious injuries.
Trapped objects could damage the fuel lines, brake system, seals and other running gear
components. This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and cause accidents.
Driver assist systems
Speed limiter
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

ary spare wheel has been fitted.

The Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator may react with a delay or not display anything at all in the event
of a sporty driving style, when driving on snow-covered or icy roads or unpaved roads or when
driving with snow chains.
Synchronising the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator

button or function button, depending on version ⇒ Vehicle settings menu .
tem.



button.
After an extended driving time with driving at different speeds, the system will automatically learn
the new values and monitor them.


t to rear.

The Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator does not work if there is a fault in the ESC or ABS
⇒ Troubleshooting .

After a warning about the tyre pressure being too low, switch the ignition off and then back on
again. The Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator can be re-synchronised only after this has been done.
Troubleshooting for Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 
lit up
Do not drive on!
s ⇒ Tyre pressure .

Driving on unpaved roads for long periods or a sporty driving style can temporarily deactivate the
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.

r remove the luggage compartment floor ⇒ Luggage compartment floor .

centre hole in the rim is positioned exactly above the hole or threaded pin.


overing in the luggage compartment if necessary.
⇒ Luggage compartment floor .

If the spare wheel tyre is not the same as the tyres on the vehicle
If the spare wheel tyre differs from the other tyres on the vehicle, the spare wheel must be used
only in the event of a tyre failure and for a short time ⇒ .
Observe these driving notes:
km/h (50 mph).

not use snow chains on the temporary spare wheel ⇒ Snow chains .
spare wheel ⇒ Tyre pressure .

WARNING
Incorrect use of the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel can lead to a loss of control over the
vehicle, collisions or other accidents and cause serious injuries.
wear indicators.
ped with a temporary spare wheel instead of a spare wheel. The
temporary spare wheel can be recognised by a sticker and the text 80 km/h or 50 mph. This is the
maximum speed at which you are permitted to drive with this tyre. The sticker must not be covered
during use of the wheel.
km/h (50 mph. Do not accelerate quickly, brake suddenly or drive at
high speed through bends.
km with a temporary spare wheel if it is fitted to the drive axle.

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 chains⇒ Snow 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°C (+45°F). The
rolling noise is quieter, the tyre wear lower and the energy efficiency higher in this case.

In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system has to re-synchronise after wheels are
changed ⇒ Tyre monitoring system .

Volkswagen dealerships can provide details on permissible winter tyre sizes.
Snow chains
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction 

Please observe legislation and also the maximum permitted speed when driving your vehicle with
snow chains.
On icy or snow-covered roads, snow chains will improve traction and braking response.
Snow chains may be fitted only to the front wheels. They may be fitted only to the following tyre and
wheel rim combinations:
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Volkswagen recommends that you ask your Volkswagen dealership for information about
appropriate wheel, tyre and snow chain sizes.
If possible, use snow chains with fine-pitch links which do not protrude more than 13.5 mm,
including the tensioner.
Remove centre wheel trims and rim trim rings before fitting snow chains ⇒ . For safety reasons,
caps must then be fitted over the wheel bolts. Caps are available from Volkswagen dealerships.
Using snow chains with fitted temporary spare wheel/collapsible spare wheel
For technical reasons, snow chains must not be used on the temporary spare wheel/collapsible
spare wheel ⇒ Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel .
llapsible
spare wheel on the rear axle.