Volkswagen GLI 2020 User Manual

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Wheels and tyres
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3
2
5
4
5 Inflation tube
6 Air compressor
The air compressor of the puncture repair kit
can be connected to the mains socket of the
12 volts even though the model plate on the purchaser's
The puncture repair kit is located in the luggage
compartment under the floor covering.
The power rating of the power supply must be
higher than that stated on the power socket.
Previous steps
Please note at the beginning of this chapter on
page 280.
Always carry out the following operations in the
order → p. 282.
1. If you have a tyre failure, park the vehicle on
level, firm ground as far as possible at a safe
distance from road traffic.
2. Engage the electronic parking brake.
3. If the gearbox is automatic or DSG® dual-
clutch, move the selector lever to the P
position.
4. Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
5. If the gearbox is manual, engage one gear.
6. Remove all occupants from the vehicle and
take them to a safe place away from road
traffic.
7. Switch on the hazard warning flashers and co-
localise the warning triangle → page 61.
8. Check whether the tyre can be repaired with
the puncture repair kit → p. 280.
9. If the luggage compartment is loaded, remove
all equipment.
10. Remove the puncture repair kit from the luggage
compartment.
11. Stick on the adhesive of the puncture repair kit
→ p. 281 on the instrument panel within the
driver's field of vision.
12. Do not remove the object stuck in the tyre
(e.g. a screw or nail).
Sealing and inflating a tyre
Please note at the beginning of this chapter on
page 280.
Sealing a tyre
— Unscrew the tyre valve cap.
— Unscrew the valve core from the valve using the
valve core remover → fig. 201 and place it on a
clean surface.
— Shake the sealant bottle vigorously.
→ fig. 201 several times.
— Screw the filling tube → fig. 201 tightly into the
sealant bottle in a clockwise direction.
clockwise. The seal on the mouth of the canister
is automatically punctured.
— Remove the filler pipe cap → fig. 201
and insert the open end fully into the tyre
valve.
— Hold the bottle upside down and empty the
entire contents into the tyre.
— Remove the empty bottle from the valve.
— Screw the valve core back into the tyre valve
with the valve core remover → fig. 201 5 .
Inflating the tyre
— Screw the inflation tube → fig. 202 of the air
compressor tightly onto the tyre valve.
tico.
— Check that the air discharge screw
→ fig. 202 is closed.
- Start the engine and let it idle.
1)
Instead of the air discharge screw, there may be a button on the air compressor.
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Always follow the operations in the checklist
and always take into account the measures to
be taken.
The following are generally valid security measures.
For your own safety, do not ignore this important
checklist, otherwise serious accidents and injuries
may occur.
WARNING
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Volkswagen GLI 2020 Specifications

General

Brand	Volkswagen
Model	GLI 2020
Category	Automobile
Language	English