2020 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 Owner´s Manual

Changing a wheel
Introduction to the topic
You should carry out a wheel change yourself
only when the v
ehicle is parked safely, you
are familiar with the safety procedures and
have access to the correct equipment. Some
models are delivered from the factory with-
out a jack or box spanner. If this is the case,
wheels should be changed by a qualified
workshop.
The jack supplied with the vehicle is only de-
signed for changing a wheel when one vehi-
cle tyre is damaged and has to be replaced. If
both tyres on one side of the vehicle, both
tyres on one axle, or all tyres are damaged,
seek expert assistance. WARNING
Changing a wheel can be dangerous, espe-
cially when carried out at the side of a road.
Please note the f

ollowing steps in order to
reduce the risk of serious injuries:
x Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
when safe to do so. Park the vehicle at
a safe distance from moving traffic in
order to carry out the wheel change.
x All passengers and children in particular
must be at a safe distance and away
from the area of work during the wheel
change.
x Switch on the hazard warning lights to
warn other road users.
x Check that the surface the vehicle is
parked on is level and firm. If necessary,
use a large, strong board or similar sup-
port for the jack.
x Only change the wheel yourself when
you feel confident with carrying out the
procedure. If not, seek expert assistance.
x Always use suitable and undamaged
tools to change the wheel.
x Always switch off the electric drive via
the ignition and move the selector lever to the P position to reduce the risk of
unintended v

ehicle movement.
x Switch on the electronic parking brake.
x The wheel bolt tightening torque should
be checked with a correctly functioning
torque wrench immediately after chang-
ing a wheel.
x In the case of vehicles with a Tyre Pres-
sure Loss Indicator, the system must be
re-synchronised immediately after
a wheel change

8. Remove the spare wheel or temporary
spare wheel and the v ehicle toolkit from
the luggage compartment.
9. Remove the hubcaps

Tightening torque for wheel bolts
Specified tightening torque f
or wheel bolts
for steel or alloy wheel rims:

Fig. 194
Jack applied at the rear left-hand side
of the v ehicle.Fig. 195
Correct alignment of the jack.
Checklist For your own safety, carry out the following
points in the specified order

x
Ne ver lift the vehicle when the electric
drive is switched on or if the vehicle is
tilted to the side or on a gradient. WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important
saf
ety checklist can lead to accidents and
severe injuries.
x Follow the actions in the checklist and
observe the general safety procedures. Changing a wheel
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
ter on page 343. Fig. 196
Wheel change: Unscrew the wheel
bolts with the wheel wrench.
Remo

ving the wheel

Breakdown set
Introduction to the topic
The breakdown set can be used to temporari-
ly and reliably seal any tyre damage caused
by f
oreign bodies or punctures (up to approx.
4 mm in diameter). Do not remove foreign
objects (e.g. screws or nails) from the tyre!
Once the sealant has been added to the tyre,
the tyre pressure must be checked and adjus-
ted again after approximately 10 minutes of
driving.
Seek expert assistance if more than one of
the vehicle

Dispose of used or out-of-date sealant
in accordance with legal requirements.
You can get a new tyre filler bottle
from a V
olkswagen dealership. Observe the separate instructions from
the manufacturer of the breakdown
set. Contents of the breakdown set
Please refer to at the start of the chapter on page 348.
Fig. 197
Illustration: components of the break-
down set.
The breakdown set consists of the f

ollowing
items

The compressor in the breakdown set con-
sists of the f
ollowing components