2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.5 SE Owners Manual

Removing the wheel
x Review the checklist, Preparations for changing a wheel.
x Loosen the wheel bolts, Wheel bolts.
x Lift the vehicle, Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack.
x Completely unscrew and remove the previously loosened wheel bolts using the hexagonal socket
in the screwdriver handle ⇒ fig. 167. Place the wheel bolts on a clean surface.
x 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.
x Place the spare wheel or compact spare wheel on the axle.
x Screw in the wheel bolts clockwise and tighten them slightly using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle.
x Lower the vehicle with the jack.
x 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.
x 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 vehicle control, a crash, and serious personal injury.
x 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.
x 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.
x Never use a compact spare wheel if it is damaged or worn down to the wear indicators.
x Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a compact spare wheel. Avoid full-throttle acceleration, heavy braking, and fast cornering!
x Never drive more than 125 miles (200 km) with a compact spare wheel that is installed on the front axle (drive axle).
x 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

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x Have the wheel bolt tightening torque immediately checked with a torque wrench, Wheel bolt tightening torque.
x Have the damaged wheel replaced as soon as possible.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be recalibrated after each tire change, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Fuses

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Fuses in the vehicle

Fig. 168 On the driver side in the instrument panel: Fuse box cover.

Fig. 169 In the engine compartment: Fuse box cover.

Color Current strength in amps(ATO/MINI) Current strength in amps(JCASE)
Red 10 50
Blue 15 20
Yellow 20 60
White or clear 25 —
Green 30 40
Orange 40 —
Pink 30 30
Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel
x Pull the lower part of the cover in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 168 and remove the cover from the bottom.
x On the inside of the cover there are plastic tweezers for removing and inserting fuses.
x To install, guide the cover from the bottom into the instrument panel and push in the direction opposite to the arrow until you can hear it latch into place.
Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment
x Open the engine hood

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Replacing blown fuses

Fig. 170 Blown fuse: A: Blade fuse. B: Cartridge fuse.

Fig. 171 Removing or installing a blade fuse with the plastic tweezers: A: MINI. B: ATO.

x For blade fuses: Depending on the type of fuse, slide the tweezers ⇒ fig. 171 A (1) or B (1) onto the fuse in the direction of the arrow.
x Pull out the fuse.
x For cartridge fuses: Pull the fuse up and out by hand.
x If the fuse is blown, replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same amperage (same color and same
imprint) and same size ⇒ .
x Replace the plastic tweezers in the fuse box cover.
x Replace the cover.
NOTICE
If a fuse is replaced with a fuse with higher amperage, then damage can occur at various places in the electrical system.

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Replacing light bulbs