Snow chains
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
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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 only be fitted on the front wheels
– even on
four-wheel drive vehicles
(4MOTION) – and only with the
following wheel and tyre combinations
:
Tyre size
Wheel
Type of snow chains to use
215 / 65 R 17
6 1/2 J x 17 offset 38
Only fine-linked snow chains that add no more than
about
13.5 mm
.
7 J x 17 offset 40
Only fine-linked snow chains that add no more than
about
9 mm
.
Volkswagen recommends that you ask your Volkswagen dealership for information about
appropriate wheel, tyre and snow chain size.
Remove hubcaps and trim rings before fitting snow chains
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. For safety reasons cover caps
must then be fitted over the wheel bolts. Caps are available from Volkswagen dealerships.
Mounting the temporary spare wheel in the event of a puncture on a front
wheel
For technical reasons, snow chains must not be used on the temporary spare wheel
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Spare wheel
or temporary spare wheel
.
• In event of a flat tyre on one of the front wheels, mount the temporary spare wheel to the rear
axle.
• Replace the damaged front wheel with the removed rear wheel. Note the direction of rotation.
Volkswagen recommends fitting the snow chains before mounting the wheel on the car.
In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system may have to be re-synchronised
when snow chains are fitted
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Tyre monitoring systems
.
Hubcaps
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
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Centre cover
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Wheel cover
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Wheel bolt caps
The use of snow chains that are unsuitable for your vehicle or the incorrect installation of
snow chains can cause accidents and serious injuries.
• Always use the correct snow chains.
• Follow the assembly instructions provided by the snow chain manufacturer.
• Never exceed the maximum speed permitted for the snow chains that are fitted.
WARNING
• Remove the snow chains when driving on roads that are free of snow. The snow chains
will otherwise impair handling, damage the tyres and wear out very quickly.
• Snow chains that are in direct contact with the wheel can scratch or damage it.
Volkswagen recommends using snow chains with integrated rim protection.
NOTICE
Using unsuitable hubcaps, or fitting them incorrectly, can cause accidents and serious
injuries.
• Incorrectly fitted hubcaps can become loose while the vehicle is in motion and
endanger other road users.
• Do not use damaged hubcaps.
• Always ensure that the airflow to cool the brakes is not restricted or reduced. This also
applies if hubcaps are retrofitted. If the airflow is not sufficient, the braking distance
could increase significantly.
WARNING
