Volkswagen e-Golf (2015 year). Manual

Removing the wheel

Review the checklist

⇒ Preparations for changing a wheel.

Loosen the wheel bolts

⇒ Wheel bolts.

Lift the vehicle

⇒ Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack.

Completely unscrew and remove the previously loosened wheel bolts using the hexagonal socket

in the screwdriver handle

⇒

fig. 176

. Place the wheel bolts on a clean surface.

Remove the wheel.

Mounting a spare or compact spare wheel

If the tire is a unidirectional tire, be sure to install it in the proper rolling direction

⇒ Tires and wheels.

Place the spare wheel or compact spare wheel on the axle.
Screw in the wheel bolts clockwise and tighten them slightly using the hexagonal socket in the

screwdriver handle.

Lower the vehicle with the jack.

Use the lug wrench to firmly tighten all wheel bolts (turn clockwise)

⇒

. Do not tighten them in

sequence! Tighten any wheel bolt to begin, then tighten the wheel bolt diagonally opposite the first
bolt, and so forth.

Install the wheel bolt caps, center wheel hubcap, or wheel cover, if any

⇒ Wheel trim.

WARNING

Wheel bolts that are tightened or installed improperly can come loose, causing loss of vehi-
cle control, a crash, and serious personal injury.

Always keep wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hub clean and free of oil and grease.

The wheel bolts must turn easily and must be tightened with the right torque.

Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle only to turn the wheel bolts when they

are loose, never to loosen them or tighten them firmly.

WARNING

Improper use of a compact spare wheel can cause loss of vehicle control, a crash or other
accident, and serious personal injury.

Never use a compact spare wheel if it is damaged or worn down to the wear indicators.
Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a compact spare wheel. Avoid full-throttle

acceleration, heavy braking, and fast cornering!

Never drive more than 125 miles (200 km) with a compact spare wheel that is installed on

the front axle (drive axle).

Replace the compact spare with a normal wheel and tire as soon as possible. Compact

spare tires are designed for brief use only.

After changing a wheel

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Clean the tools in the vehicle tool kit if necessary and stow them in the foam insert in the luggage

compartment

⇒ Vehicle tool kit.

Tire mobility set

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Contents of the tire mobility set

Preparations

Sealing and inflating the tire

Check after 10 minutes of driving

Tire damage caused by foreign objects or punctures up to about 3/16 in (4 mm) in diameter can be
reliably sealed using the tire mobility set. The foreign object (screw or nail, for example) must not
be removed from the tire!

After the sealant is filled into the tire, drive for about 10 minutes and check tire pressure again.

Never use the tire mobility set to fill a tire unless you

  have parked vehicle at a safe spot,
  are familiar with all the necessary procedures and safety precautions, and
  have the correct tire mobility set.

Otherwise, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance.

Tire sealant must not be used:

  If the wheel rim is damaged.
  At outside temperatures below -4 °F (-20 °C).
  If the cut or puncture damage of the tire is greater than 3/16 in (4 mm) in diameter.
  If you were driving with very low tire pressure or a flat tire.
  If the tire inflation cylinder has passed its expiration date.

More information:

  Vehicle key set
  Braking, stopping and parking
  Tires and wheels
  In an emergency

WARNING

Using the tire mobility set on the side of the road can be dangerous. To help reduce the risk
of serious personal injury:

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and move the vehicle a safe distance

off the road where it is safe to use the tire mobility set.

Always make sure that the ground is level and firm.
All passengers and especially children must stay a safe distance away from you while you

are working and keep out of the area you are working in.

Turn on the emergency flashers and set up another warning device about 25 yards (25

meters) behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.

Use the tire mobility set only if you are familiar with the necessary steps. Otherwise, con-

tact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance.

  Use the tire mobility set only in emergencies and only until you can get professional help.
  Immediately replace a tire repaired with the tire mobility set.
  Sealant is harmful and must immediately be removed in case of skin contact.
  Always store the tire mobility set out of reach of children.
  Never use a vehicle jack, even if the jack is approved for use with your vehicle.
  Always apply the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into Park (P) to help

prevent the vehicle from moving suddenly.

WARNING

Improper use of the tire mobility set can cause a temporary tire to fail and lead to loss of
vehicle control and serious personal injuries.

Always remember that a tire filled with sealant does not handle as well as an undamaged

tire without sealant.

  Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a sealed tire.
  Never use the tire mobility set if the outside temperature is below –4 °F (–20 °C).
  Never drive with a tire that has cuts or punctures, especially when they are larger than

3/16 in (4 mm).

Use the tire mobility set only for emergencies until you can get professional help.
If the tire cannot be inflated to at least 36 psi (250 kPa), do not drive the vehicle. Contact

an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance.

If the tire inflation pressure drops below 26 psi (180 kPa) after driving for 10 minutes, do

not drive the vehicle any farther. Contact your an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
Volkswagen service facility for assistance.

Always replace a tire repaired with the tire mobility set immediately. Do not drive a tire that

has been repaired with the tire mobility set longer or farther than is absolutely necessary.

Avoid full throttle acceleration, hard braking, and fast cornering.
Drive at slow speed for 10 minutes. Then get out and check the air pressure and condition

of the sealed tire.

Obey all legal requirements when disposing of used or expired sealant.

Replacement tire inflation cylinders for the tire mobility set are available if you have used the one

supplied with the vehicle. Please contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service
facility for assistance.

Read the separate user manual of the manufacturer of the tire mobility set.

Contents of the tire mobility set

Fig. 177 Basic diagram: Contents of the tire mobility set (if equipped).

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The tire mobility set is stored in the luggage compartment under the floor covering. It contains the

following

⇒

fig. 177

(1)

Valve core wrench

(2)

Label with speed declaration “max. 80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph”

(3)

Filling hose with sealing plug

(4)

Air compressor

(5)

Tire inflation hose

(6)

Tire pressure gauge

(7)

Air release valve

(8)

ON and OFF switch

(9)

12 Volt cable plug

(10)

Tire inflation cylinder with sealant

(11)

Replacement valve core

The valve core wrench

(1)

has a slit on the lower end which fits the valve core. This is the only way to

unscrew the valve core from the tire valve and to screw it in again. This also applies for the replace-
ment valve core

(11)

Preparations

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

May also be integrated in the compressor.

Instead of this, a button may be included in the compressor.

Checklist

Carry out the following steps in the order listed before starting to inflate a tire

⇒

1. If you have a flat tire, move it as far away from traffic as possible. Park the vehicle on a flat, level

surface at a safe spot.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving

3. Move the selector lever into Park (P)

4. Switch off the electric motor and remove the key from the ignition switch

5. Have all passengers exit and go to a safe place, such as behind the guard rail.

6. Switch on emergency flashers and use a warning triangle or other device to warn oncoming traffic.

Observe all legal requirements.

7. Check whether a repair with the tire mobility set is possible

8. If the luggage compartment is loaded: Remove the luggage.

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

10. Affix the label

⇒

fig. 177

(2)

from the tire mobility set on the instrument panel in the driver's field of

vision.

11. The foreign object (screw or nail, for example) should not be removed from the tire!

WARNING

Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and serious injuries.

Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common

sense.

Sealing and inflating the tire

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Sealing the tire

Unscrew the valve cap from the tire valve.

Unscrew the valve core from the tire valve using the valve core wrench

⇒

fig. 177

(1)

and place it

on a clean surface.

Vigorously shake the tire inflation cylinder

⇒

fig. 177

(10)

a few times back and forth.

Tightly screw the filling hose

⇒

fig. 177

(3)

to the tire inflation bottle (turn clockwise). The foil on the

seal is automatically pierced.

Remove the sealing plug from the filling hose

⇒

fig. 177

(3)

and slide the open end all the way onto

the tire valve.

Hold the cylinder with the bottom pointing up and fill the entire contents of the tire inflation cylinder

into the tire.

Detach the empty tire inflation cylinder from the valve.

Using the valve core wrench

⇒

fig. 177

(1)

screw the valve core back into the tire valve.

Inflating the tire

Screw the tire inflation hose

⇒

fig. 177

(5)

of the air compressor tightly to the tire valve.

Check whether the air release valve

⇒

fig. 177

(7)

is screwed on tightly.

Start the electric motor and let it run.

Insert the cable plug

⇒

fig. 177

(9)

into a 12 Volt socket of the vehicle

Switch the air compressor on using the ON /OFF switch

⇒

fig. 177

(8)

Let the air compressor run until a pressure of 29 – 36 psi (200 – 250 kPa) is reached

⇒

. Max-

imum run time 8 minutes

⇒

Switch off the air compressor.
If an air pressure of 29 – 36 psi (200 – 250 kPa) cannot be reached, unscrew the tire inflation

hose from the tire valve.

Drive about 30 feet (10 meters) backwards or forwards so that the sealant can be distributed inside

the tire.

Connect the tire inflation hose of the air compressor again to the tire valve and repeat the inflation

process.

If the required tire pressure still cannot be reached, the tire is too badly damaged. The tire cannot

be sealed using the tire mobility set. Do not drive the vehicle. Contact an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance

⇒

Disconnect the air compressor and unscrew the tire inflation hose from the tire valve.
If a tire pressure of 29 – 36 psi (200 – 250 kPa) is reached, continue driving right away and drive at

a speed of no more than 50 mph (80 km/h).

Check tire pressure after 10 minutes of driving

WARNING

The tire inflation hose and air compressor can get hot during inflation.

  Protect hands and skin from hot parts.
  Do not place the hot tire inflation hose or hot air compressor on flammable material.
  Let the equipment cool off almost completely before stowing it.
  If the tire cannot be inflated to at least 36 psi (250 kPa), the damage is too great to be re-

paired with the tire mobility set. The sealant is not able to seal the tire. Do not drive the vehi-
cle. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance.

NOTICE

Do not let the compressor run for more than 8 minutes to help prevent overheating and dam-
age. Let the compressor cool down for a few minutes before switching it on again. Let it cool
down almost completely before stowing it in the repair kit.

Check after 10 minutes of driving

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Connect the tire inflation hose

⇒

fig. 177

(5)

again and read the tire pressure on the tire pressure

gauge

(6)

19 psi (130 kPa) and less:

Stop! The tire cannot be sealed sufficiently using the tire mobility set.

Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen service facility for assistance

⇒

Fuses

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Fuses in the vehicle

Replacing blown fuses

Due to ongoing development of the vehicle, configuration-dependent allocation of fuses and the com-
bined fuse protection of multiple loads with one fuse, an up-to-date overview of the fuse location per
load is not possible at the time of printing. Detailed information regarding fuse box layout is available
from authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities.

In general, one fuse can protect several loads. One load can also be protected by several fuses.

Find out why the fuse blew and correct the problem before replacing a blown fuse. If a newly replaced
fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical system should be checked by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

More information:

Working in the electric motor compartment

WARNING

High voltage systems in the electric motor compartment can cause electrical shocks, severe
burns, and even death!

Never touch ignition cables. Never touch other components of the high voltage electronic

ignition system.

Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.

WARNING

Using the wrong fuse, using a blown fuse that has been repaired, and using metal objects in
place of fuses to complete the electrical connection in the circuit can cause fires and serious
personal injury.

Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher amp rating. Replace a blown fuse only with

a fuse of the same amperage (same color and same imprint) and same overall size.

Never repair fuses.
Never replace fuses with a metal strip, a paper clip, or a similar object.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage to the electrical system, switch off all lights and accessories,

switch off the ignition, and remove the key from the ignition switch before replacing a fuse.

If a fuse is replaced with a fuse with higher amperage, this can also cause damage at differ-

ent locations in the electrical system.

Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture. Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes

can cause damage to the electrical system.

Fuses in the vehicle

Fig. 178 On the driver side in the instrument panel: Fuse box cover.

Fig. 179 In the electric motor compartment: Fuse box cover 1 with tweezers 2.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Replace a blown fuse only with a fuse of the same amperage (same color and same imprint) and
same overall size.

Fuse types

Regular blade fuse (ATO

Mini blade fuse (MINI

Cartridge fuse (JCASE

Fuse color coding

Color

Current strength in

amps

(ATO

/MINI

)

Current strength in

amps

(JCASE

)

Black

—

Color

Current strength in

amps

(ATO

/MINI

)

Current strength in

amps

(JCASE

)

Light

brown

—

Brown

7.5

—

Red

Blue

Yellow

White or

clear

—

Green

Orange

—

Pink

Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel

Pull the lower part of the cover toward the steering wheel (in the direction of the arrow

⇒

fig. 178

)

and remove the cover from the bottom. This action may require moderate force.

To install, guide the cover from the bottom into the instrument panel and push in the direction

opposite to the arrow

⇒

fig. 178

until you can hear it latch into place.

Opening the fuse box in the electric motor compartment

Open the electric motor hood

⇒ Working in the electric motor compartment.

Press the release tabs in the direction of the arrows

⇒

fig. 179

to unlock the fuse box cover

(1)

Remove the cover upward.
To install push the cover onto the fuse box. The locking tabs must latch with an audible “click.”

In some vehicles, there are plastic tweezers for removing fuses on the inside of the fuse box cover

(2)

NOTICE

To help prevent vehicle damage, be careful when removing fuse box covers and be sure to

reinstall them properly.

Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture. Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes

can cause damage to the electrical system.

The vehicle contains other fuses in addition to those mentioned in this section. Have these fuses

replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Replacing blown fuses

Fig. 180 Blown fuse: A: Blade fuse. B: JCASE® fuse.

Fig. 181 Removing or installing a blade fuse with the plastic tweezers: A: Blade fuse. B: JCASE® fuse.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Preparations

Switch off the headlights, the ignition, and all electrical consumers.

Open the appropriate fuse box

⇒ Fuses in the vehicle.

Identifying a blown fuse

Shine a flashlight on the fuse. This makes it easier to tell if the fuse has blown.
A blown blade fuse (ATO

, MINI

) has metal strips that have burned through, which you can see

through the transparent housing from above and from the side

⇒

fig. 180

A blown cartridge fuse (JCASE

) has metal strips that have burned through, which you can see

through the transparent housing from above

⇒

fig. 180

Replacing a fuse

In some vehicles, there are plastic tweezers for removing blade fuses on the inside of the fuse box
cover in the electric motor compartment.

Open the fuse box cover in the electric motor compartment

⇒ Fuses in the vehicle and remove the

plastic tweezers.

Depending on the type of fuse, slide the tweezers

⇒

fig. 181

(1)

⇒

fig. 181

(1)

onto the fuse

from the side.

Pull out the fuse.
If the fuse is blown, replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same amperage (same color and same

imprint) and same size

⇒

Clip the plastic tweezers back into the holder inside the fuse box cover.
Replace the fuse box cover.

NOTICE

If a fuse is replaced with a fuse with higher amperage, then damage can occur at various plac-
es in the electrical system.

Jump-starting

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Jump-start terminal

Using jumper cables

If your electric motor cannot be activated because the 12 Volt vehicle battery is dead, your vehicle's 12
Volt battery can be connected to the battery of another vehicle to start your electric motor (jump-

starting). Check the battery acid level indicator on the vehicle battery before jump-starting

⇒ 12 Volt

vehicle battery.

You must use jumper cables that meet recognized industrial standards (check information provided by
the jumper cable manufacturer). For vehicles with electric motors, the cross-section of the jumper
cable wire must be at least 0.038 in.

(25 mm

), or about 3 ga. (AWG).

More information:

  Starting assistance systems
  Working in the electric motor compartment
  Vehicle battery

WARNING

Working on the batteries or the electrical system in your vehicle can cause serious acid
burns, fires, or electrical shock.

Always keep children away from battery acid and vehicle batteries in general.
Sulfuric battery acid is very corrosive and can cause blindness and damage to unprotect-

ed skin. Never let battery acid or lead particles contact your eyes, skin, and clothing.

Never lean over a vehicle battery. Always wear protective gloves and eye protection. To

reduce your risk of injury, never tilt the batteries; acid could spill out through the vents and
burn you.

A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when the battery is being charged.
Always avoid fires, sparks, open flame, and smoking. Never create sparks or electrostatic

charges when handling cables and electrical equipment. Never short-circuit the battery ter-
minals. High-energy sparks can cause serious personal injury.

If you get battery acid in your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with cold water for

several minutes and get medical attention immediately. If you swallow any battery acid, get
medical attention immediately.

WARNING

Improper use of jumper cables when jump-starting a vehicle with a dead battery can cause
the battery to explode, leading to serious personal injury. To help reduce the risk of battery
explosion:

All work on the batteries or the electrical system in your vehicle can cause serious acid

burns, fires, or electrical shocks. Always read and heed the following WARNINGS and safety

precautions before working on the batteries or the electrical system

⇒ 12 Volt vehicle bat-

tery.

Always make sure that the battery providing starting assistance (the booster battery) has

the same voltage as the dead battery (12 V) and about the same amperage capacity (see bat-
tery label).

Never jump-start a vehicle with a thawed or frozen vehicle battery. The battery can ex-

plode. A dead battery can freeze at temperatures around +32 °F (0 °C).

A battery that is frozen or was frozen, but has since thawed, must be replaced.
When the vehicle battery is jump-started, it gives off hydrogen gas, which is highly explo-

sive! Always keep fire, sparks, open flame, and smoking materials far away from vehicle bat-
teries. Never use a mobile telephone while connecting or disconnecting jumper cables.

Jump-start batteries only in well-ventilated areas. Batteries give off highly explosive hy-

drogen gas during jump-starting.

Always route the jumper cables so that they cannot get caught in any moving parts in the

electric motor compartment.

Never short out the battery terminals by connecting the positive (+) and negative (-) termi-

nals with each other.

Never connect the negative cable from the other vehicle directly to the negative terminal

of the dead battery, as this may cause the hydrogen gas given off by the dead battery to ex-
plode.

Never attach the negative cable from the vehicle providing starting assistance to any part

of the brake hoses or brake lines.

Never allow the non-insulated parts of the battery clamps to touch.
Never allow the jumper cable attached to the positive battery terminal to contact metal

parts of the vehicle.

Always follow the instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer.

NOTICE

To help prevent extensive damage to the vehicle electrical system, read and heed the follow-
ing:

Connecting jumper cables improperly can cause a short circuit and do expensive damage

to the vehicle's electrical system.

Do not let the vehicles touch each other while the jumper cables are connected. If they do,

electrical current may flow between the vehicles when the positive (+) terminals are connected,
causing electrical system damage.

Jump-start terminal

Fig. 182 In the electric motor compartment: Negative jump-start terminal -

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The jump-start terminal for connecting the black jump-start cable is in the electric motor compartment
⇒

fig. 182

(–)

The vehicle can only be jump-started or be used to jump-start another vehicle via this jump-start
terminal.

Using jumper cables

Fig. 183 Diagram for attaching the jumper cables: Dead battery 1 and booster battery 2.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The dead battery must be properly connected to the vehicle's electrical system.

Make certain that the vehicles are not touching each other. Otherwise, electric current could flow as
soon as the positive terminals (+) are connected. Use longer jumper cables if necessary.

The clamps on the jumper cables must have good contact to bare metal on the battery terminals.

If the electric motor does not start, stop the process after 10 seconds and repeat after about 1 minute.

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