2022 Volkswagen Jetta Owners Manual - Tire mobility set

Tire mobility set

 Introduction

The tire mobility set allows you to temporarily and reliably seal tire damage caused by foreign bodies or punctures of up to around 4 mm in diameter. Do not remove the foreign body, such as a screw, from the tire!

After the sealant has filled the tire, check and adjust the tire pressure again after a drive of approximately 10 minutes.

If more than one vehicle tired is damaged, seek advice from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. The tire mobility set is only designed to fill one tire.

Only use the tire mobility set when the vehicle is safely parked and you are confident of the necessaries skills and safety precautions! Otherwise, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Do not use the tire sealant:

• When the wheel rim is damaged.

• In outside temperatures of below -20 °C (-4 °F).

• When cuts or punctures to the tire are larger than 4 mm.

• If you have driven with a very low tire pressure or an empty tire.

• If the tire filler bottle is past its use-by date.

• If a foreign body has been removed from the tire.

• In combination with an AirStop® tire. You can tell if your vehicle is equipped with AirStop® tires by the lettering “Seal” on the outside of the tire.

WARNING

The use of tire mobility sets can be dangerous, especially when repairing tires on the side of the road. To reduce the risk of serious injuries, observe the following:

• Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic to inflate the tires ⇒ Securing yourself and the vehicle.

• Make sure the vehicle is on level and solid ground.

• All passengers, especially children, must keep a safe distance and be clear of the work area.

• Switch on the emergency flashers to warn other road users.

• Only use the tire mobility set yourself if you are familiar with the necessary steps. Otherwise, see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

• The tire mobility set is only intended for emergency use in order to reach the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

• Tires repaired with the tire mobility set should be replaced immediately.

• If your skin comes into contact with the sealant, remove it immediately. The sealant is harmful to your health.

• Store the tire mobility set out of the reach of children.

• When using the tire mobility set, never raise the vehicle using a jack, even if the jack is approved for the vehicle.

WARNING

A tire filled with sealant does not have the same driving characteristics as a normal tire.

• Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).

• Avoid hard acceleration, hard braking, and driving fast around curves.

• Drive at a maximum of 50 mph (80 km/h) for no more than 10 minutes and then check the tire.

Dispose of used or out-of-date sealant in accordance with statutory requirements.

Your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility can provide you with a new tire inflation bottle. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Read the separate operating instructions provided by the tire mobility set manufacturer.

Tire mobility set components

 Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ Introduction.

The tire mobility set is located in the luggage compartment under the luggage compartment floor.

Fig. 186 General example: components of the tire mobility set.

1. Tire inflation bottle with tire filler hose and sealant.
2. Label with the speed specification “max. 50 mph” or “max. 80 km/h”.
3. Air compressor
4. Air drain plug
5. Tire inflation hose
6. Tire pressure gauge
7. ON and OFF switch (may also be located on the side of the compressor).
8. 12 V cable connector

The air compressor from the tire mobility set may be operated at the 12 V socket, even if the power specification on the air compressor label exceeds the maximum power draw of the socket.

Instead of the air drain plug, there may also be a button on the air compressor.

Preparations

 Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ Introduction.

Checklist

Always carry out the following tasks in the specified order → .

1. If the vehicle has a flat tire, park the vehicle a safe distance away from moving traffic on level, solid ground as soon as possible.

2. Set the electronic parking brake.

3. Automatic transmission: move the selector lever into the P position.

4. Stop the engine and switch the ignition off.

5. Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.

6. Manual transmission: engage a gear.

7. Have all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle on the side facing away from traffic and move to a safe area.

8. Turn on the emergency flashers and set up the warning triangle ⇒ Securing yourself and the vehicle. Follow any applicable laws.

9. Check whether a repair with the tire mobility set is possible ⇒  Introduction.

10. If the luggage compartment is full: remove the contents from the luggage compartment.

11. Remove the tire mobility set from the luggage compartment.

12. Stick the label from the tire mobility set in the field of vision of the driver on the instrument panel ⇒ Tire mobility set components.

13. Do not remove the foreign body, e.g. screw, from the tire.

WARNING

Failing to heed this checklist that is provided for your own safety can cause accidents and serious injuries.

• Always follow the activities in the checklist and follow the general safety precautions.

Sealing and pumping up tires

 Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒ Introduction.

Sealing tires

1. Unscrew the valve cap from the tire valve.

2. Shake the tire inflation bottle  fig. 186 vigorously back and forth a few times.

3. Screw the air compressor tire filler hose  fig. 186 securely onto the tire filler bottle  fig. 186 valve.

4. Screw the tire inflation hose of the tire inflation bottle  fig. 186 securely onto the tire valve.

5. Hold the bottle upside down and fit the top of the tire filler bottle into the notch on the air compressor  fig. 186.

6. Place the air compressor  fig. 186 together with the tire filler bottle  fig. 186 on an even surface.

7. Start the vehicle's engine and let it run.

8. Insert the 12-volt plug  fig. 186 into a 12-volt-socket in the vehicle ⇒ Sockets in the vehicle.

9. Switch the air compressor on with the ON and OFF switch  fig. 186.

10. Leave the air compressor running until 2.0 – 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi/200 – 250 kPa) is reached. Maximum run time: 8 minutes⇒ .

11. Switch off the air compressor.

12. If a tire pressure of 2.0–2.5 bar (29–36 psi/200–250 kPa) has been achieved, detach the tire inflation hose from the tire valve and drive on immediately at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).

13. After driving for 10 minutes, park the vehicle at the next safe opportunity, for example, in a car park on even ground, and check the tire pressure ⇒ .

If a tire pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi/200 – 250 kPa) cannot be reached

1. If a tire pressure of 2.0–2.5 bar (29–36 psi/200–250 kPa) cannot be reached, detach the tire inflation hose of the tire inflation bottle from the tire valve.

2. Drive the vehicle around 10 meters (approx. 33 ft) forward or backward so that the sealing agent is distributed in the tire.

3. Screw the air compressor tire filler hose directly onto the tire valve and repeat the inflation process.

4. If the required tire pressure still cannot be achieved, the tire is too badly damaged. The tire cannot be sealed with the tire mobility set. Do not continue driving ⇒ . Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

5. Disconnect the air compressor and unscrew the tire filler hose from the tire valve.

6. Immediately drive at a maximum of 80 km/h (50 mph), if a tire pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi/200 – 250 kPa) has been reached.

Check after 10 minutes of driving

1. Park the vehicle on level and solid ground at the next safe opportunity, in a parking lot for example.

2. Connect the tire filler hose  fig. 186 again and read the tire pressure off the tire pressure gauge  fig. 186.

1.3 bar (19 psi/130 kPa) and less:

1. Do not continue driving! The tire cannot be adequately sealed with the tire mobility set ⇒ . Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

20 psi/140 kPa (1.4 bar) and above:

1. Readjust the tire pressure to the correct value.

2. Carefully drive to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility at a maximum of 50 mph (80 km/h). Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

3. Have the damaged tire replaced at an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

The tire filler hose and the air compressor may become hot during pumping.

• Protect your hands and skin from hot parts.

• Do not place the hot tire inflation hose or air compressor on flammable materials.

• Allow the device to cool down substantially before stowing it.

WARNING

If the damaged tire cannot be adequately sealed with the tire mobility set, the tire will lose air while driving. This could cause tire failure, loss of vehicle control, accidents, and serious injuries and death.

• If the tire cannot be pumped to at least 2.0 bar (29 psi/200 kPa), the damage is too great. The sealing agent cannot seal the tire. Do not continue driving and instead seek professional assistance.

• Do not continue driving if the tire pressure is 1.3 bar (19 psi/130 kPa) or less after 10 minutes of driving. Instead, seek professional assistance.

NOTICE

Switch off the air compressor after 8 minutes of operation at the latest so that it does not overheat.

• Allow the air compressor to cool down for several minutes before switching it on again.