2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Owners Manual

Storage

Fig. 184 In the luggage compartment under the floor panel: Compact spare wheel and vehicle tool kit.

Contents of the vehicle tool kit ⇒ fig. 185
(1) Screwdriver with a hexagonal socket in the handle for removing or inserting previously loos-ened wheel bolts. The screwdriver blade is reversible. The screwdriver may be stored under the lug wrench.
(2) Screw-in towing eye.
(3) Hubcap puller clip for removing hubcaps, wheel covers, or wheel bolt caps.
(4) Jack. Before putting the jack back in the foam insert, be sure to completely crank the jack down to its original position.
(5) Lug wrench.
(6) Crank.
Maintaining the vehicle jack
The vehicle jack requires no regular maintenance. If necessary, apply multi-purpose grease to the joints of the vehicle jack.

Wheel trim

Hubcaps

Fig. 186 Pulling the hubcap off.

Fig. 187 Twisting the hubcap off.

Wheel bolt caps

Fig. 188 Pulling cover caps off wheel bolts.

Installing the wheel cover
Make sure that the valve cutout is aligned with the tire valve, and press the wheel cover onto the wheel rim. Make sure that the wheel cover is latched onto the rim along the entire circumference.

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