Volkswagen GLI 2020 User Manual

Hubcaps
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If unsuitable hubcaps are used or incorrectly
fitted, serious accidents and injuries can occur.
Incorrectly fitted hubcaps can come off during
driving and endanger other road users.
•
Do not use damaged hubcaps.
•
Always ensure that the brake ventilation is not
interrupted or reduced. This should also be
taken into account when fitting post
hubcaps.
The braking distance can be increased by
inadequate ventilation. Insufficient
ventilation may cause the braking distance to
increase.
considerably.
WARNING
Fig. 186 Remove the centre hub cap by turning it.
— Remove: Turn the hub cap to the left or right
until it comes off the rim.
— Reach behind one of the weights and pull out
the hub cap.
— Fitting: Place the hub cap on the centre of the
rim.
— Press the hubcap against the rim until you feel
it click into place.
Integral hubcaps
Fig. 187 Removing the integral hub cap.
The integral hub cap protects the wheel bolts and
must be refitted after the wheel has been
replaced.
Removing the integral hub cap
— Remove the wheel spanner and wire hook from
the on-board tools → p. 226.
— Hook the wire hook into one of the holes in
the hub cap.
— Insert the wheel spanner through the wire hook
→ fig. 187 and pull the hub cap in the direction
of the arrow.
Fitting the integral hub cap
— Check that the anti-theft wheel bolt is fitted in
the correct position → p. 273.
— Press the hubcap onto the rim, matching the
valve hole with the tyre valve. Make sure that
the entire contour of the hubcap fits correctly.
If unsuitable hubcaps are used or incorrectly
fitted, serious accidents and injuries can occur.
Incorrectly fitted hubcaps can come off during
driving and endanger other road users.
•
Do not use damaged hubcaps.
•
Always ensure that the brake ventilation is not
interrupted or reduced. This should also be
taken into account when fitting post
hubcaps.
The braking distance can be increased
considerably by inadequate ventilation.
Insufficient ventilation can cause the braking
distance to increase considerably.
WARNING
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Volkswagen GLI 2020 Specifications

General

Brand	Volkswagen
Model	GLI 2020
Category	Automobile
Language	English