First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
In winter road conditions, winter tyres will considerably improve the car's handling. The design of summer tyres (width, rubber compound, tread pattern) gives less grip on ice and snow. Volkswagen urgently recommends the use of winter tyres or all-year tyres on all four wheels of the vehicle, particularly if winter conditions are expected on the roads. Winter tyres will also improve the braking response of the vehicle and will help to reduce braking distances in winter weather. Volkswagen recommends that winter tyres be fitted to the vehicle at temperatures below +7°C (+45°F).
Winter tyres lose their effectiveness when the tread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm. Winter tyres also largely lose their effectiveness through ageing – regardless of the tread depth.
The following applies when using winter tyres:
Speed limitation
Winter tyres have a speed limitation depending on the speed index .
In some vehicle versions, a speed warning can be set in the menu MFD (multifunction display) in the instrument cluster .
If you use V-rated tyres the speed limits and required tyre pressure will be determined by the engine size. You must ask a Volkswagen dealership about the highest permitted speed and required tyre pressure.
WARNING
Summer tyres should be fitted in good time at the end of the winter. The vehicle handling is better if summer tyres are fitted at temperatures above +7°C (+45°F). They are quieter, do not wear so quickly and reduce fuel consumption.
In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system has to re-learn after wheels are changed .
Volkswagen dealerships can provide details on permissible winter tyre sizes.
Applications (apps)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsMany mobile devices have the option to download applications
(apps). An app can display additional information regarding factory-fitted radio
or navigation systems or can allow you to activate, manage or deactivate certain ...
Driving through water on roads
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Please follow these rules to help prevent damage to your vehicle when driving
through water, for example if the road is flooded:
Check the depth of the water before driving through it. The water level
must be no hig ...
Indicator lamps
Fig. 55 In the upper section of the centre
console: indicator lamp for disabled front passenger front airbag
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Location
Possible cause
Solution
Instrument c ...