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In appropriately equipped vehicles, the speed warning can be set and changed in the Infotainment button followed by the and Tires function keys ⇒ Menu and system settings (SETUP). Top speed rating and tire inflation pressure for V winter tires depend on the engine installed in your WARNING Driving faster than the maximum speed for which the winter tires on your vehicle were Winter tires have a maximum speed rating that may be lower than your vehicle's maximum speed. Never drive faster than the maximum speed for which the winter tires installed on your vehicle are rated because tires that are driven faster than their rated speed can fail suddenly. Never exceed the maximum load rating for the winter tires installed on your vehicle. Install summer tires promptly in the spring. Summer tires offer better handling characteristics for temperatures above +45 °F (+7 °C). They are quieter, do not wear as quickly, and reduce fuel The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be recalibrated whenever you remove and remount or change any wheel or tire on the vehicle, even if the reinstalled or replacement wheels and tires are identical to those that were removed and even if the tire pressure does not change ⇒ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and recalibration through the Infotainment system. If necessary, ask your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility about permissible winter tire dimensions. Snow chains Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Obey local regulations as well as the applicable speed limits when driving with snow chains. Snow chains improve forward motion, traction and braking characteristics under wintry conditions. Snow chains may be used only on the front wheels and only in tire and wheel combinations that Please contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility about If possible, use only chains with low profile links that are not thicker than 37/64 in. (15 mm) including Remove center hubcaps and decorative rim rings before installing snow chains ⇒ . However, for safety reasons, caps must be installed on the wheel bolts. These are available from authorized |