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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Preparation

This page sets up the context for using the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 breakdown set before handing off to the detailed, ordered checklist — the safety steps that always come first when you discover a flat tyre.

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

    Questions & answers

    Preparation — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What should I do before using the Golf Mk7 breakdown set?
    Park safely, switch on hazard lights, apply parking brake. Remove the foreign object from the tyre if it protrudes. Unscrew the valve cap and extract the valve core with the tool provided.
    Do I need to remove the nail before using Golf Mk7 tyre sealant?
    If the object protrudes from the tyre, remove it. If it is flush or embedded, the sealant can often seal around it. The manual gives specific guidance.
    Contents of the breakdown set
    Fig. 227 The breakdown set First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe breakdown set may be located in various places in the vehicle, e.g. in the side stowage area ...

    Checklist
    The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for filling a tyre : If you get a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe dista ...