Crank the vehicle jack further until the wheel is just clear of the ground.
Changing a wheel
Fig. 156 Changing a wheel: removing the wheel bolts with the screwdriver handle
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Removing the wheel
•Read the checklist ⇒ Preparation for changing a wheel.
•Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ Wheel bolts.
•Jack up the vehicle ⇒ Lifting the vehicle with the jack.
•Using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle ⇒ Fig. 156, unscrew the loosened wheel
bolts, remove and place on a clean surface.
•Remove the wheel.
Fitting the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
Note any specific tyre running direction ⇒ Wheels and tyres.
•Position the spare wheel / temporary spare wheel.
•Screw in the wheel bolts in a clockwise direction and use the hexagonal socket in the
screwdriver handle to tighten them gently.
•Use the adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts where appropriate.
•Lower the vehicle with the jack.
•Use the box spanner to tighten all the wheel bolts securely in a clockwise direction ⇒. Do not
tighten the bolts in clockwise or anticlockwise sequence. Tighten them in diagonal sequence.
•Fit the cover caps, centre covers or wheel covers ⇒ Hubcaps.
Incorrect use of the vehicle jack can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack, which can lead to
severe injuries. Please note the following to help reduce the risk of injuries:
•Only use vehicle jacks that have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type.
Other vehicle jacks could slip out of position – this includes vehicle jacks supplied with
other Volkswagen models.
•The ground must be firm and level. Soft ground or surfaces at an incline under the vehicle
jack may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. If necessary use a large, strong board or
similar support for the vehicle jack.
•On a hard, slippery surface (such as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the
vehicle jack from slipping.
•Fit the vehicle jack only at the points described. The vehicle jack claw must grip the
vertical rib under the door sill securely ⇒ Fig. 155.
•Never place any part of your body (e.g. an arm or leg) underneath the vehicle if the latter
is only supported by the vehicle jack.
•If you have to work underneath the vehicle, use suitable stands to provide extra support
for the vehicle.
•Never lift the vehicle when the engine is running, or if the vehicle is tilted to the side or on
a gradient.
•Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised on a vehicle jack. Engine vibrations can
cause the vehicle to fall off the vehicle jack.
WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe
injuries.
•Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.
WARNING
After changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
•Clean the tools as necessary and place them back in the foam rubber holder in the luggage
compartment ⇒ Vehicle toolkit.
•Stow the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or the removed wheel safely in the luggage
compartment.
•The tightening torque of the wheel bolts should be checked immediately with a torque wrench
⇒ Tightening torque for the wheel bolts.
•The damaged wheel should be replaced as soon as possible.
Breakdown set
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Contents of the breakdown set
⇒ Preparation
⇒ Sealing and inflating tyres
⇒ Test after driving for 10 minutes
You can use the breakdown set (tyre mobility set) to safely seal any tyre damage caused by foreign
bodies or punctures (up to 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 again after
approximately 10 minutes of driving.
Seek expert assistance if more than one vehicle tyre is damaged. The breakdown set is only
designed for filling one tyre.
Only use the breakdown set if the car is parked in a safe place, you are familiar with the required
actions and safety procedures, and you have access to the correct breakdown set. Seek expert
assistance if this is not the case.
The tyre sealant must not be used:
•If the rim is damaged.
•If the outside temperature is below -20°C (-4°F).
•If there are cuts or punctures in the tyre that are larger than 4 mm.
•If the tyre pressure is very low or the tyres are flat.
•If the use-by date on the tyre filler bottle has expired.
•If a foreign object has been removed from the tyre.
Additional information and warnings:
•Vehicle key set ⇒ Vehicle key set
•Braking, stopping and parking ⇒ Braking, stopping and parking
•Wheels and tyres ⇒ Wheels and tyres
•In an emergency ⇒ In an emergency
•Hubcaps ⇒ Hubcaps
Incorrect torque or incorrect use of wheel bolts can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle,
cause accidents and serious injuries.
•Always keep all wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hubs clean and free from oil and
grease. The wheel bolts must be easy to turn and be tightened to the specified torque.
•The hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle should only be used for turning wheel
bolts, not use for loosening or tightening them.
WARNING
