Volkswagen ID.4: Sealing and pumping up tires

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

Sealing tires

Fig. 1 Components of the tire mobility set (general example).

1. Label with the speed specification "max. 80 km/h" or "max. 50 mph".
2. Tire inflation hose with plug
3. Tire filler bottle
4. Replacement valve insert
5. Valve insert tool

The valve insert tool → fig. 1 -5- has a slot on the bottom end where the valve insert will fit. Only in this way can the valve insert be removed from the tire valve and reinstalled. This also applies to the replacement valve insert -4-.

1. Stick the label from the tire mobility set → fig. 1 -1- in the field of vision of the driver on the instrument panel.

2. Unscrew the valve cap from the tire valve.

3. Use the valve insert remover → fig. 1 -5- to remove the valve insert from the tire valve and place it on a clean surface.

4. Shake the tire inflation bottle → fig. 1 -3- vigorously back and forth a few times.

5. Attach the tire inflation hose → fig. 1 -2- to the tire inflation bottle by screwing it on firmly in a clockwise direction. This automatically tears the film on the seal.

6. Remove the sealing plug from the tire inflation hose→ fig. 1 -2- and insert the open end fully onto the tire valve.

7. Hold the bottle with the base pointing upward and fill all the sealing agent from the tire inflation bottle into the tire.

8. Remove the empty tire inflation bottle from the valve.

9. Use the valve insert remover to screw the valve insert→ fig. 1 -5- back into the tire valve.

Pumping up tires

Fig. 2 Compressor in the tire mobility set (general example).

1. 12 V cable connector
2. ON and OFF switch
3. Tire pressure gauge
4. Air drain plug
5. Tire inflation hose
6. Compressor.

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

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

1. Screw the tire filler hose → fig. 2 -5- of the compressor firmly onto the tire valve.

2. Ensure that the air drain plug → fig. 2 -4- is turned off.

3. Activate the vehicle's drive system.

4. Insert the 12-volt plug → fig. 2 -1- into a 12-volt-socket in the vehicle (→ Sockets).

5. Switch the compressor on with the ON and OFF switch→ fig. 2 -2-.

6. Leave the compressor running until 2.0 - 2.5 bar (29 - 36 psi/200 - 250 kPa) is reached. Maximum run time: 8 minutes → .

7. Switch off the compressor.

If an air pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar (29 - 36 psi/200 - 250 kPa) cannot be reached:

1. Unscrew the tire inflation hose 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. Firmly screw the tire filler hose of the compressor back 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.

Continuing Your Journey

1. Disconnect the compressor and unscrew the tire inflation hose from the tire valve.

2. 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.

3. After driving for ten minutes, check the tire pressure.

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. Reconnect the tire filler hose → fig. 1 -5- and read the tire pressure off the tire pressure gage → fig. 1 -3-.

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 80 km/h (50 mph). 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 inflation hose and the compressor may become hot during pumping and can cause burns if touched.

• Protect your hands and skin from hot parts.
• Do not place the hot tire inflation hose or compressor onto flammable materials.
• Allow the tire inflation hose and compressor to cool before you put them away.

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

The compressor can overheat and become damaged if it is used for too long.

• Switch the compressor off after it has been running for eight minutes at the most.
• Allow the compressor to cool down for a few minutes before switching it on again.