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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Contents of the breakdown set

Fig. 227 shows the full Volkswagen Golf Mk7 breakdown set. This page explains where it may be stowed — commonly the luggage compartment side area or under the variable floor — and lists everything included: sealant bottle, compressor, valve tool and hose.

Fig. 227 The breakdown set

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The breakdown set may be located in various places in the vehicle, e.g. in the side stowage area of the luggage compartment or under the floor covering in the variable luggage compartment. It includes the following components :

  1. Valve core extractor
  2. Sticker with the maximum permitted speed max. 80 km/h or max. 50 mph
  3. Filler hose with plug
  4. Air compressor
  5. Tyre filler hose
  6. Tyre pressure display1)
  7. Air bleed screw2)
  8. ON and OFF switch
  9. 12-volt plug
  10. Tyre filler bottle with sealant1)
  11. Spare valve core

There is a slot on the lower end of the valve core extractor ① for the valve core. This is required for extracting and fitting the tyre valve. This also applies to the spare valve core ⑪.

1) Could also be integrated in the compressor.

2) This function may be carried out by a button in the compressor instead.

    Questions & answers

    Contents of the breakdown set — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What is in the Golf Mk7 breakdown set?
    A sealant bottle, a 12V compressor with pressure gauge, a valve core extractor, a speed limit sticker (80 km/h), and a connecting hose with instructions.
    Where is the Golf Mk7 breakdown set stored?
    Under the luggage compartment floor or in a side stowage area of the boot — the same location where a spare wheel would sit if fitted.
    How do I connect the Golf Mk7 breakdown set compressor?
    Plug the compressor into the 12V socket in the luggage compartment, connect the hose to the tyre valve, and switch on. The gauge shows the current pressure.
    Introduction
    This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → Contents of the breakdown set  → Preparation  → Sealing and inflating tyres  → Test after driving for ...

    Preparation
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