spare wheel VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC 2015 1.G User Guide

Spare wheel or compact spare wheel
The spare wheel or compact spare wheel has no tire pressure sen-
sor. When the spare or compact spare wheel is mounted on the vehi-
cle, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) indicator light will
flash in the instrument cluster display. The TPMS continues to moni-
tor the other 3 wheels.
Tire storage
If the tires do not move for an extended period of time, the sensors
will not transmit tire pressures to the system. This saves sensor bat-
tery life. When the ignition is switched on, the sensors transmit sig-
nals to the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
WARNING
Incorrect tire pressure can cause sudden tire failure, loss of
vehicle control and serious personal injury.
Always check and correct air pressure in all 4 tires, particu-
larly after changing, exchanging, or repairing tires.
After that, always make sure that all 4 tires are inflated to the
correct tire pressure for the tires installed on the vehicle.
See the tire pressure label ⇒  Tire inflation pressure and the
Owner's Literature for recommended cold tire inflation pressure
and other important information.
When replacing tires or wheel rims on vehicles equipped with
TPMS, always read and heed all of the information and WARN-
INGS ⇒  Tires and wheels.
NOTICE
The wheel electronics are attached to special aluminum valves
on the wheels. These valves are screwed on rigidly. Never bend
the valves “into position” when checking and adjusting tire
pressure.
Missing tire air valve caps could result in damage to the
valves, as well as to the sensors on the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System. Therefore, make sure your valve caps conform to the
specifications of those originally installed on the vehicle and
that they are always tightly and properly screwed on to the
valves. Do not use metallic valve caps.

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⇒ Booklet Mobile Phone Package
WARNING
Inappropriate spare parts and accessories as well as improper-
ly performed work, modifications and repairs can cause vehicle
damage, accidents and serious personal injuries.
Volkswagen strongly recommends to only use accessories
approved by Volkswagen and Genuine Volkswagen Parts®.
These parts and accessories have been evaluated by
Volkswagen for their suitability, reliability and safety.
Have repairs and vehicle modifications performed by an au-
thorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized
Volkswagen Service Facilities have the required tools, diagnos-
tic equipment, repair information, and trained personnel to
properly replace any airbag in your vehicle and assure system
effectiveness in a crash.
Only install parts on the vehicle that are consistent with fac-
tory-installed parts with respect to design and characteristics.
Never store, mount, or attach objects, such as cup holders or
phone cradles, on or next to the airbag module covers or within
the airbags deployment zones.
Only use wheel rim/tire combinations approved by
Volkswagen for the respective vehicle type.
Break-in period

Description Possible causes,
among others Possible remedy
DSG® Direct Shift
Gearbox too hot.
Stop vehicle as soon as
you can safely do so.
Driver seat and
outside mirrors
move when vehi-
cle is unlocked.
Convenience
settings are stored.
Correct convenience
settings
Memory-seat set-
tings are stored.
– Reassign seat setting
– Clear memory-seat
memory
Front seats can-
not be adjusted
with power con-
trols.
Vehicle battery dead. Charge vehicle battery
Fuse blown. Check fuse and replace if
necessary
No jack, spare
wheel, or com-
pact spare wheel
in the vehicle.
Equipment differs
depending on the
vehicle.
No direct corrective action
possible; depends on the
vehicle equipment. Con-
tact an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility for assis-
tance.
Vehicle has run-flat
tires (mobility tires).
Features do not
work as de-
scribed in this
manual.
Settings were ad-
justed in the
Volkswagen Infor-
mation System.
Check and reset to factory
settings if necessary
Headlights do not
light up the road
as they should.
– Headlights incor-
rectly adjusted.
– Light bulbs burned
out.
– Low beams not
switched on.
– Have the headlight
range adjusted by an au-
thorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Fa-
cility.
– Change light bulbs
– Switch on low beams

Screw in the wheel bolts clockwise and tighten them slightly using
the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle.
Lower the vehicle with the jack.
Use the lug wrench to firmly tighten all wheel bolts (turn clockwise)
⇒ . Do not tighten them in sequence! Tighten any wheel bolt to
begin, then tighten the wheel bolt diagonally opposite the first bolt,
and so forth.
Install the wheel bolt caps, center wheel hubcap, or wheel cover, if
any ⇒  Wheel trim.
WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or installed improperly can come
loose, causing loss of vehicle control, a crash, and serious per-
sonal injury.
Always keep wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hub clean
and free of oil and grease. The wheel bolts must turn easily and
must be tightened with the right torque.
Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle only to
turn the wheel bolts when they are loose, never to loosen them
or tighten them firmly.
WARNING
Improper use of a compact spare wheel can cause loss of vehi-
cle control, a crash or other accident, and serious personal in-
jury.
Never use a compact spare wheel if it is damaged or worn
down to the wear indicators.
Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a compact
spare wheel. Avoid full-throttle acceleration, heavy braking, and
fast cornering!
Never drive more than 125 miles (200 km) with a compact
spare wheel that is installed on the front axle (drive axle).
Replace the compact spare with a normal wheel and tire as
soon as possible. Compact spare tires are designed for brief
use only.