Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel

Fig. 203 In the luggage compartment: handwheel for securing the spare wheel

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

Removing the spare wheel

• Open the tailgate and lift up the luggage compartment floor until it is held in position by the side restraints.

• If necessary pull the anti-rotation stop chock   out and up.

• Unscrew the handwheel in the middle of the spare wheel   anticlockwise fully and remove the spare wheel.

Storing the removed wheel

• Lift up the luggage compartment floor until it is held in position by the side restraints.

• Place the removed wheel into the spare wheel well with the rim facing downwards with the central hole in the rim positioned exactly above the stud.

• Turn the handwheel ② clockwise on the stud until the wheel is secured firmly.

• If necessary insert the anti-rotation stop chock   in the stud slot so that the handwheel can no longer be turned.

• If necessary, place the vehicle toolkit back in the container in the luggage compartment.

• Place the variable luggage compartment floor on the floor covering.

• Close the tailgate.

If the spare wheel tyre is not the same as the tyres that are mounted on the vehicle

If the spare wheel is not the same as those mounted on the vehicle – for example if winter tyres or the temporary spare wheel are fitted – only use the spare wheel for a short period of time and drive with extra care  .

Refit the normal, functional road wheel as soon as possible.

Follow these guidelines:

• Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).

• Avoid full acceleration, sudden braking and fast driving through bends in the road.

• Do not use snow chains on the temporary spare wheel   .

• The tyre pressure must be checked as soon as possible after fitting the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel   .

The tyre pressure of the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel should be checked together with the normal tyres, at least once a month. The spare wheel should have the highest pressure allowed for the vehicle   . The tyre pressure for the temporary spare wheel can be found on the sticker on the temporary spare wheel.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, to collisions or other accidents and cause serious injuries.

• Never use a spare wheel or temporary spare wheel if it is damaged or worn down to the tread wear indicators.

• In some vehicles, the spare wheel could be smaller than the standard wheel. The small spare wheel has a sticker with the text 80 km/h or 50 mph. This is the maximum speed at which you are permitted to drive with this tyre.

• Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph). Do not accelerate quickly, brake suddenly or drive at high speed through bends.

• Never drive further than 200 km with a temporary spare wheel if it is fitted to the drive axle.

• The temporary spare wheel should be exchanged for a normal wheel as soon as possible. The temporary spare wheel is designed for a short period of use only.

• The temporary spare wheel must always be secured firmly with the wheel bolts supplied by the factory.

• Never use more than one temporary spare wheel at a time.

• After fitting the temporary spare wheel, the tyre pressure must be checked as soon as possible   .

• Snow chains cannot be used on the temporary spare wheel.

If possible, stow the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or the removed wheel safely in the luggage compartment. In vehicles with a breakdown set, the removed wheel cannot be secured.

Questions & answers

Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

Where is the spare wheel on the Golf Mk7?

Under the luggage compartment floor. Lift the floor panel and unscrew the handwheel that secures the spare wheel to its recess.

How do I remove the Golf Mk7 spare wheel?

Open the tailgate, lift the boot floor, pull out the anti-rotation chock if fitted, unscrew the handwheel anti-clockwise, then lift the spare wheel out.

Is the Golf Mk7 spare a full-size or temporary wheel?

It depends on the model and market. Some have a full-size spare, others a temporary spare (smaller and speed-limited), and some have only a tyre repair kit with sealant and a compressor.

How fast can I drive on the Golf Mk7 temporary spare wheel?

The manual specifies a maximum speed of 80 km/h. A temporary spare is for emergency use only — drive to the nearest workshop and fit a standard tyre as soon as possible.

Do I need to adjust tyre pressure on the Golf Mk7 spare wheel?

Yes. Check the pressure before fitting it. The correct value for the spare is usually noted on the spare itself or on the tyre pressure label inside the fuel flap.