used to replace the flat front tire. Be sure to install the unidirectional tires so that they will run in the
proper direction. Volkswagen recommends installing the snow chains before mounting the wheel to
the vehicle.
WARNING
Using the wrong snow chains or installing snow chains improperly can cause accidents and
severe personal injuries.
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Always use the proper snow chains.
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Follow the installation instructions provided by the snow chain manufacturer.
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Never exceed the permissible speed limit when driving with snow chains.
NOTICE
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Remove snow chains when roads are free of snow. Otherwise, the chains can damage the
tires, impair vehicle handling and can be quickly worn down.
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Snow chains can scratch or damage wheel rims if they have direct contact with the rims.
Volkswagen recommends using coated snow chains.
Applicable only in Mexico, the AGCC, and South Korea
Snow chains
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
.
Obey local regulations as well as the applicable speed limits when driving with snow chains.
Snow chains improve forward motion, traction and braking characteristics under wintry conditions.
Snow chains may be used
only on the front wheels
and
only in the following tire and wheel
combinations
:
Tire dimensions
Rim
215/60 R16
6 1/2 J x 16 ET 44
Please contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility about
appropriate wheel, tire and snow chain dimensions.
If possible, use only chains with low profile links that are not thicker than 37/64 in (15 mm) including
the tensioner.
Remove center hubcaps and decorative rim rings before installing snow chains
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. However, for
safety reasons, caps must be installed on the wheel bolts. These are available from authorized
Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities.
Compact spare
For technical reasons, snow chains cannot be used on the compact spare.
If you must use snow chains and have a compact spare wheel mounted, move the compact spare
wheel to the rear axle if a front tire has to be replaced. The tire taken off the rear axle can then be
used to replace the flat front tire. Be sure to install the unidirectional tires so that they will run in the
proper direction. Volkswagen recommends installing the snow chains before mounting the wheel to
the vehicle.
