winter tyres VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC 2019 Owners Manual

or arrow button on the multifunction steering wheel to select the required
map size. A frame appears around the selected option.
Press the button on the multifunction steering wheel to confirm your selection.
With some equipment levels, navigation is shown on two screens or only one. The navigation map
can be displayed on the Active Info Display and Infotainment system or only on the Infotainment
system display. In the latter case, only navigation arrows are shown on the Active Info Display.
Displays
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Possible instrument cluster displays
Open doors, bonnet and boot lid.
Warning and information messages.
Mileage displays.
Time Time
Radio and navigation information ookletInfotainment system,.
Telephone information Infotainment system,.
Outside temperature.
Compass display.
Selector lever positions.
Gear-change indicator Gear-change indicator
Driving data display (multifunction display) and menus for various settings Instrument cluster
menus
Service interval display Service interval display
Speed warning Instrument cluster menus
Speed warning for winter tyres.
Start/stop system status display Start/stop system
Road signs detected by the Dynamic Road Sign Display system Dynamic Road Sign Display (Sign
Assist)
Status display for Active Cylinder Management (ACT

file Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active Control
Avoid driving at full throttle
Never drive the vehicle at its top speed. The drag coefficient increases at excessively high speeds.
This in turn increases the force needed to move the vehicle.
Reduce idling
Pull away immediately with low engine speeds. If you are stopped for a long period, do not allow the
engine to idle but switch it off, e.g. when in a traffic jam or at a railway crossing.
In vehicles with an activated start/stop system, the engine can switch off automatically when the
vehicle is stopping and when the vehicle is stationary Start/stop system
Refuel moderately
A full fuel tank increases the weight of the vehicle. A fuel tank that is half or two thirds of the way
full is sufficient for journeys in urban traffic in particular.
Avoid short journeys
A cold engine has very high fuel consumption. The optimum operating temperature is reached only
after driving a few kilometres. The fuel consumption is above average at very low ambient
temperatures, e.g. in winter Fig. 97
Carry out regular maintenance
Regular maintenance is an essential prerequisite for economical driving and increases the service life
of the vehicle.
Observe the tyre pressures
Low tyre pressures does not just mean greater wear, but also increase the rolling resistance of the
tyres and thus the fuel consumption. Use optimised rolling resistance tyres.
Adjust the tyre pressure according to the load. Observe the information on the tyre pressure sticker
Useful information about wheels and tyres
Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator or Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Tyre monitoring system
Use low viscosity engine oils
Fully synthetic engine oils with a low viscosity decrease frictional resistance in the engine and are
distributed better and more quickly, especially during cold starts.
Do not drive with unnecessary loads in the vehicle
You can reduce fuel consumption by clearing out the luggage compartment before setting off, for
example by removing empty drink crates or unused child seats.
To keep the vehicle's air resistance as low as possible, remove any add-on parts and equipment such
as ski racks, bicycle racks and roof carriers once you have finished using them.
Save electrical energy

WARNING
After driving through water, mud, slush etc., the brakes may react slowly and the braking distance
will be increased as the brake discs and pads will be wet, or possibly iced up in winter.
Dry and de-ice the brakes using careful braking manoeuvres. Make sure that you do not endanger
any other road users or violate any legal regulations when doing so.
Avoid abrupt and sudden braking manoeuvres directly after driving through water.

NOTICE
If you drive through water, parts of the vehicle, such as the engine, gearbox, running gear and
vehicle electrics, could sustain severe damage.
Never drive through salt water as salt can cause corrosion. Immediately rinse all components that
have been exposed to salt water with fresh water.
Running in the engine
A new engine has to be run in during the first 1,500 kilometres. This enables all the moving parts to
bed in together. During the first few operating hours, the engine has higher internal friction than it
does later.
Do not depress the accelerator fully.
Do not drive the vehicle at more than 2/3 of the maximum engine speed.

Gradually increase speed and engine speed.
The style of driving during the first 1,500 kilometres will also affect the engine quality. Even after this
time and especially with a cold engine drive the vehicle at moderate engine speeds in order to
reduce engine wear and to increase the mileage that the engine can cover.
Do not drive at engine speeds which are too low. Always shift down gear if the engine is not running
smoothly.
New tyres Wheels and tyresand brake pads Notes on drivingmust be run in carefully.

If the engine is run in gently, its life will be increased and its oil consumption reduced.
Using the vehicle in other countries and continents
The vehicle is produced at the factory specifically for a certain country and complies with this
country's registration regulations valid at the time of vehicle production.

Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator. In the event of a malfunction, the indicator lamp will flash for 65
seconds and then light up continuously. However, the indicator lamp will go out when the road
conditions or driving style change.
Useful information about wheels and tyres
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
Handling wheels and tyres
Wheel rims and wheel bolts
Tyre pressure
Tread depth and wear indicators
Tyre damage
Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
Tyre lettering and tyre type
Maximum load and speed range for tyres
Winter tyres
Snow chains
The tyres are the most heavily loaded and most underestimated parts of a vehicle. Tyres are very
important as the narrow tyre contact surfaces are the only contact between the vehicle and the
road.
The service life of tyres is dependent on tyre pressure, driving style, handling and correct fitting.

WARNING
New tyres or tyres which are old, worn down or damaged cannot provide full vehicle control and
braking efficiency.
injuries.
s must be fitted with radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and
the same tread pattern.
particularly carefully for the first 600 km in order to prevent accidents and serious injury.
the tyre pressure is too low, it is possible that the tyre temperature will increase to such an extent
when driving that the tread peels off and the tyre bursts.

Rotating wheels
Regularly rotating the wheels as shown in the illustration Fig. 193is recommended to help ensure
that tyres wear evenly. All the tyres will then last for about the same time.
Volkswagen recommends having the wheels changed by a qualified workshop.
Avoiding damage to the wheel rims and tyres


Tyre lettering and
tyre type
worn tyres must be replaced immediately Tyre damage
fluid

Tyres that are older than 6 years
Tyres age through physical and chemical processes that can impair their function. Tyres that have
been stored unused for an extended period of time age more quickly than tyres that are used all the
time.
Volkswagen recommends replacing tyres that are older than 6 years with new tyres. This also applies
to tyres which appear to still be in good condition and whose tread depth has not yet reached the
minimum value stipulated by legislation
Winter and all-year tyres also largely lose their effectiveness through ageing regardless of the
remaining tread depth.
The age of each tyre can be determined using the manufacturing date Tyre lettering and tyre
type
Storing tyres
es mounted on the
wheel rim vertically.
should be stored vertically (standing on the tread).
New tyres
with new tyres as the tyres have to be run in. Tyres
that have not been run in have reduced grip and braking efficiency

suddenly lose air or burst while the vehicle is in
motion. This can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.
extent when driving that the tread peels off and the tyre bursts.
tyre bursts and ripping of the tread surface and thus to a loss of control of the vehicle.
tyres will wear prematurely and the car will not handle well.


s pressure when the tyres are warm.

NOTICE
valve stem. This can damage the tyre valve.
iving.

Underinflated tyres will result in increased fuel consumption.
Tread depth and wear indicators

Fig. 196 Tyre tread: wear indicators.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Tread depth
In most countries, the minimum tread depth required by law is 1.6 mm (measured in the tread
grooves next to the tread wear indicators); observe any differing country-specific regulations. The
tyres should have the same tread depth, at the minimum on each axle
Observe any country-specific legal requirements relating to the permissible minimum tread depths
for winter and all-year tyres.

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kg99775 kg100800 kg101825 kg102850 kg103875 kg104900 kg
Speed index
The speed index indicates the maximum permitted speed that may be driven with the tyres.
Pmax. 150 km/h (93 mph)Qmax. 160 km/h (99 mph)Rmax. 170 km/h (106 mph)Smax. 180 km/h
(112 mph)Tmax. 190 km/h (118 mph)Umax. 200 km/h (125 mph)Hmax. 210 km/h
(130 mph)Vmax. 240 km/h (149 mph)Wmax. 270 km/h (168 mph)Ymax. 300 km/h
(186 mph)Zover 240 km/h (149 mph)
Some tyre manufacturers use the code ZR for tyres with a maximum permitted speed of over
240 km/h (149 mph).
a) The TIN is the tyre serial number.
Maximum load and speed range for tyres
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Vehicles in the EU and the so-called EU user states are issued an EC Certificate of Conformity. This
details the size, diameter, load rating and speed range of all tyres approved by Volkswagen for the
relevant vehicle type.
The type plate shows whether there is an EC certificate of conformity for this particular vehicle. The
type plate can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the driver door is open Technical
data
that the vehicle has an EC certificate of
conformity.
certificate of conformity.
Winter tyres
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Winter or all-year tyres improve the handling and braking response in winter conditions. Volkswagen
recommends that winter tyres be fitted to the vehicle at temperatures below +7

peed index
Speed limitation
Winter tyres have a speed limit depending on the speed index Tyre lettering and tyre type
Speed warning settings can be made and adjusted in the Infotainment system using the
button and the and Tyres function buttons.
If you use V-rated winter tyres, the speed limits and required tyre pressure are determined by the
engine size. In this case, always ask a Volkswagen dealership about the maximum permitted speed
and required tyre pressure.
All-wheel drive (4MOTION)
Thanks to its all-wheel drive, the vehicle has good traction in winter conditions, even with the
standard tyres. Nevertheless, Volkswagen still recommends that winter tyres or all-year tyres should
be fitted on all four wheels in winter, above all because this will give improved braking efficiency.
Observe information on snow chainsSnow chains

WARNING
The improved driving characteristics afforded by the winter tyres in winter conditions should not
encourage you to take any risks.
driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.


The vehicle handling is better if summer tyres are fitted at temperatures above +7