VOLKSWAGEN E GOLF 2015 5G / 7.G Owners Manual

Tire mobility set

WARNING
Using the tire mobility set on the side of the road can be dangerous. To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury:
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and move the vehicle a safe distance off the road where it is safe to use the tire mobility set.
x Always make sure that the ground is level and firm.
x All passengers and especially children must stay a safe distance away from you while you are working and keep out of the area you are working in.
x Turn on the emergency flashers and set up another warning device about 25 yards (25 meters) behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.
x Use the tire mobility set only if you are familiar with the necessary steps. Otherwise, con-tact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance.
x Use the tire mobility set only in emergencies and only until you can get professional help.
x Immediately replace a tire repaired with the tire mobility set.
x Sealant is harmful and must immediately be removed in case of skin contact.
x Always store the tire mobility set out of reach of children.
x Never use a vehicle jack, even if the jack is approved for use with your vehicle.
x Always apply the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into Park (P) to help prevent the vehicle from moving suddenly.
WARNING
Improper use of the tire mobility set can cause a temporary tire to fail and lead to loss of vehicle control and serious personal injuries.
x Always remember that a tire filled with sealant does not handle as well as an undamaged tire without sealant.
x Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a sealed tire.
x Never use the tire mobility set if the outside temperature is below –4 °F (–20 °C).
x Never drive with a tire that has cuts or punctures, especially when they are larger than 3/16 in (4 mm).
x Use the tire mobility set only for emergencies until you can get professional help.
x If the tire cannot be inflated to at least 36 psi (250 kPa), do not drive the vehicle. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance.
x If the tire inflation pressure drops below 26 psi (180 kPa) after driving for 10 minutes, do not drive the vehicle any farther. Contact your an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance.
x Always replace a tire repaired with the tire mobility set immediately. Do not drive a tire that has been repaired with the tire mobility set longer or farther than is absolutely necessary.
x Avoid full throttle acceleration, hard braking, and fast cornering.
x Drive at slow speed for 10 minutes. Then get out and check the air pressure and condition of the sealed tire.
Obey all legal requirements when disposing of used or expired sealant.
Replacement tire inflation cylinders for the tire mobility set are available if you have used the one supplied with the vehicle. Please contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance.

Read the separate user manual of the manufacturer of the tire mobility set.
Contents of the tire mobility set

Fig. 177 Basic diagram: Contents of the tire mobility set (if equipped).

Checklist
Carry out the following steps in the order listed before starting to inflate a tire ⇒ :
1. If you have a flat tire, move it as far away from traffic as possible. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface at a safe spot.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving
3. Move the selector lever into Park (P)
4. Switch off the electric motor and remove the key from the ignition switch
5. Have all passengers exit and go to a safe place, such as behind the guard rail.
6. Switch on emergency flashers and use a warning triangle or other device to warn oncoming traffic. Observe all legal requirements.
7. Check whether a repair with the tire mobility set is possible
8. If the luggage compartment is loaded: Remove the luggage.
9. Remove the tire mobility set from the luggage compartment.
10. Affix the label ⇒ fig. 177 (2) from the tire mobility set on the instrument panel in the driver's field of vision.
11. The foreign object (screw or nail, for example) should not be removed from the tire!
WARNING
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and serious injuries.
x Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common sense.
Sealing and inflating the tire

x Start the electric motor and let it run.
x Insert the cable plug ⇒ fig. 177 (9) into a 12 Volt socket of the vehicle
x Switch the air compressor on using the ON /OFF switch ⇒ fig. 177 (8),
x Let the air compressor run until a pressure of 29 – 36 psi (200 – 250 kPa) is reached ⇒ . Max-
imum run time 8 minutes ⇒ .
x Switch off the air compressor.
x If an air pressure of 29 – 36 psi (200 – 250 kPa) cannot be reached, unscrew the tire inflation hose from the tire valve.
x Drive about 30 feet (10 meters) backwards or forwards so that the sealant can be distributed inside the tire.
x Connect the tire inflation hose of the air compressor again to the tire valve and repeat the inflation process.
x If the required tire pressure still cannot be reached, the tire is too badly damaged. The tire cannot be sealed using the tire mobility set. Do not drive the vehicle. Contact an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance ⇒ .
x Disconnect the air compressor and unscrew the tire inflation hose from the tire valve.
x If a tire pressure of 29 – 36 psi (200 – 250 kPa) is reached, continue driving right away and drive at a speed of no more than 50 mph (80 km/h).
x Check tire pressure after 10 minutes of driving
WARNING
The tire inflation hose and air compressor can get hot during inflation.
x Protect hands and skin from hot parts.
x Do not place the hot tire inflation hose or hot air compressor on flammable material.
x Let the equipment cool off almost completely before stowing it.
x If the tire cannot be inflated to at least 36 psi (250 kPa), the damage is too great to be re-paired with the tire mobility set. The sealant is not able to seal the tire. Do not drive the vehi-cle. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance.
NOTICE
Do not let the compressor run for more than 8 minutes to help prevent overheating and dam-age. Let the compressor cool down for a few minutes before switching it on again. Let it cool down almost completely before stowing it in the repair kit.
Check after 10 minutes of driving

20 psi (140 kPa) and more:
x Correct the tire pressure again to the proper value
x Carefully drive on to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility at a speed of not more than 50 mph (80 km/h) or call an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility .
WARNING
Driving with a tire that cannot be sealed is dangerous and can cause accidents and serious injuries.
x Do not continue driving if the tire pressure is 19 psi (130 kPa) or less.
x Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance.

Fuses

Fuses in the vehicle

Fig. 178 On the driver side in the instrument panel: Fuse box cover.

Fig. 179 In the electric motor compartment: Fuse box cover 1 with tweezers 2.

Color Current strength in
amps
(ATO® /MINI®)
Current strength in
amps
(JCASE®)
Light
brown
5 —
Brown 7.5 —
Red 10 50
Blue 15 20
Yellow 20 60
White or
clear
25 —
Green 30 40
Orange 40 —
Pink 30 30

Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel
x Pull the lower part of the cover toward the steering wheel (in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 178) and remove the cover from the bottom. This action may require moderate force.
x To install, guide the cover from the bottom into the instrument panel and push in the direction
opposite to the arrow ⇒ fig. 178 until you can hear it latch into place.
Opening the fuse box in the electric motor compartment
x Open the electric motor hood

The vehicle contains other fuses in addition to those mentioned in this section. Have these fuses replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Replacing blown fuses

Fig. 180 Blown fuse: A: Blade fuse. B: JCASE® fuse.

Fig. 181 Removing or installing a blade fuse with the plastic tweezers: A: Blade fuse. B: JCASE® fuse.