2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN Owners Manual

Vehicle tool kit

Storage

Fig. 184 In the luggage compartment: Opening the side storage compartment.

Fig. 185 In the luggage compartment: Opening the luggage compartment floor.

NOTICE
Always guide the luggage compartment floor covering back down carefully. Dropping the floor covering could damage the vehicle trim and the floor covering itself.
Completely retract the jack after use. Otherwise it will not fit in its compartment and cannot be stowed safely.
Contents

Fig. 186 Contents of the vehicle tool kit.

Wheel trim

Fig. 188 Twisting the hubcap off.

x Take the wire clip out of the vehicle tool kit ⇒ page 418, Vehicle tool kit.
x Insert the wire clip through the opening of the cover cap ⇒ fig. 189 and pull off in the direction of the arrow.
The caps are designed to protect the wheel bolts and should be installed again after the wheel change.
Wheel covers

Fig. 190 Pulling the wheel cover off.

Changing a wheel

WARNING
Changing a wheel, especially on the side of the road, can be dangerous. To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury:
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Move the vehicle a safe distance off the road where it is safe to change the wheel.
x Always make sure that all passengers, especially children, are in a safe place outside the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic (such as behind a guard rail).
x Turn on the emergency flashers and set up another warning device about 25 yards (25 meters) behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.
x Change a wheel by yourself only if you are familiar with the necessary steps. Otherwise, get expert assistance.
x Always switch the engine off, firmly apply the parking brake, and shift the transmission into Park (P) (automatic transmission) or any gear (manual only) to help prevent the vehicle from moving suddenly and slipping off the jack.
x Always make sure that the ground is level and firm. If necessary, place the jack on a large and sturdy board or on a similar ground support.
x Always block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed with chocks or other similar things.
x If you are towing a trailer, always unhitch it from your vehicle before starting to change the wheel. Always apply the trailer brakes firmly and make sure the trailer cannot move unin-tentionally.
x Always use proper and undamaged tools when changing a wheel.
x Once a wheel is lifted off the ground, having the transmission in Park (P) or in gear will not prevent sudden vehicle movement.
x Always use a jack that has been approved by the manufacturer for your vehicle. Never use other jacks, even if they have been approved for use on other Volkswagen models.
x To reduce the risk of losing control, crashes, and serious personal injuries, never loosen the screws on rims with threaded rim rings.
x After changing a wheel, have the wheel bolt tightening torque checked with an accurate torque wrench.
x After changing a wheel or tire, reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ⇒  Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Preparations for changing a wheel