Snow Chains; Speed Limitation; Four-Wheel Drive (4Motion) - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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Winter tyres and all-year tyres lose their effectiveness when the tread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm. Winter and all-year tyres also largely
lose their effectiveness through ageing – regardless of the tread depth.
The following applies when using winter tyres:
Observe any country-specific legal requirements.
Use winter tyres on all four wheels at the same time.
Only use in winter road conditions.
Only use the sizes of winter tyre that have been approved for the vehicle.
Winter tyres must have the same type, size (rolling circumference) and the same tread pattern.
Heed the maximum speed permitted by the speed index

Speed limitation

Winter tyres have a speed limitation depending on the speed index
Speed warning settings can be made and adjusted in the infotainment system using the
buttons → Operation and display in the infotainment system
If you use V-rated tyres the speed limits and required tyre pressure will be determined by the engine size. You must ask a Volkswagen
dealership about the highest permitted speed and required tyre pressure.

Four-wheel drive (4MOTION)

Thanks to its four-wheel drive, the vehicle will have plenty of traction in winter conditions, even with the standard tyres. Nevertheless,
Volkswagen still recommends that winter tyres or all-year tyres should be fitted on all 4 wheels in winter, mainly because this will give a better
braking response .
Please refer to the appropriate information and notes when using snow chains
WARNING
The improved winter driving characteristics afforded by the winter tyres should not encourage you to take any risks.
Adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
Never exceed the top speed and load permitted for the winter tyres that are fitted.
Summer tyres should be fitted in good time at the end of the winter. The vehicle handling is better if summer tyres are fitted at
temperatures above +7°C (+45°F). They are quieter, do not wear so quickly and reduce fuel consumption.
In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system has to be adapted again after wheels are changed
.
Volkswagen dealerships can provide details on permissible winter tyre sizes.

Snow chains

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Please heed legislation and also the permitted speed when driving your vehicle with snow chains.
In winter conditions, snow chains will not only improve acceleration, but also braking response.
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→ Tyre lettering and tyre type
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→ Snow chains .
→ Introduction
Tyres
button and the and function
→ Tyre monitoring system