Tyre pressure
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Symbols on the tyre pressure sticker.
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On the driver door pillar: tyre pressure sticker (alternatively on the inside of the fuel flap).
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
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Introduction
Information on the sticker
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:
Tyre pressure for the tyres on the front axle.
Tyre pressure for the tyres on the rear axle.
Note: check the tyre pressure when the tyres are cold.
Tyre pressure for partial load.
Vehicle-dependent:
comfort tyre pressure for partial load.
Tyre pressure for full load.
Tyre pressure level for the spare or temporary spare wheel.
The sticker provides the correct tyre pressure for approved tyres and is located either on the driver
door pillar
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or inside the tank flap.
The appearance of the sticker may differ between vehicles. It may include additional tyre sizes
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Tyre lettering and tyre type
.
The wrong tyre pressure will have a negative effect on the vehicle's response and leads to high
levels of wear or even a burst tyre
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. The correct tyre pressure is particularly important at
high
speeds
.
Comfort tyre pressure
Depending on the vehicle, the tyre pressure sticker may show details of a comfort tyre pressure
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. The comfort tyre pressure allows increased driving comfort. Fuel consumption may
increase when driving with comfort tyre pressure.
Checking the tyre pressure
• Check the tyre pressure at least once a month.
The use of unsuitable or damaged rims can impair vehicle safety and cause accidents and
serious injury.
• Only use rims that have been approved for the vehicle.
• Replace wheel rims in the event of damage.
WARNING
Incorrect loosening and tightening of the bolts on rims with bolted-on rings can cause
accidents and serious injury.
• Never remove the bolts on rims with bolted-on rings.
• All work on rims with bolted-on rings must be carried out by a qualified workshop.
Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
WARNING
