Volkswagen recommends fitting the snow chains before mounting the wheel on the car.
WARNING
The use of snow chains that are unsuitable for your vehicle or the incorrect installation of snow
chains can cause accidents and serious injuries.
the maximum speed permitted for the snow chains that are fitted.
NOTICE
otherwise impair handling, damage the tyres and wear out very quickly.
t are in direct contact with the wheel rim can scratch or damage it. Volkswagen
recommends using snow chains with built-in rim protection.
In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system must be re-synchronised after snow
chains are fitted
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Tyre monitoring system .
Hubcaps
Centre wheel trim
Fig. 199 Removing the centre wheel trim by pulling.