There are many precautions that have to be followed when lifting a vehicle on a workshop hoist or
floor jack. Do not try to lift a vehicle on a lifting platform or vehicle jack unless you have the training,
knowledge and experience to be able to do so safely.
Using the jack to lift the vehicle ⇒ Changing a wheel.
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Information stickers and plates
⇒ Using the vehicle in other countries and continents
⇒ Radio reception and aerials
⇒ Volkswagen repair information
⇒ Declaration of conformity
⇒ Declaration of conformity for wheels and tyres
⇒ Recycling and scrapping end-of-life vehicles
Additional information and warnings:
•Exterior views ⇒ Exterior views
•Pull-away assist systems ⇒ Pull-away assist systems
•Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts ⇒ Accessories, modifications, repairs
and renewal of parts
•⇒BookletService schedule,
Lifting your vehicle incorrectly with a lifting platform or vehicle jack can cause accidents and
serious personal injury:
•Always read and heed the operating instructions from the lifting platform or vehicle jack
manufacturer and any legal regulations before lifting the vehicle.
•All occupants should leave the vehicle before it is lifted.
•The vehicle should only be lifted at the points indicated in the illustrations ⇒ Fig. 137 and
⇒ Fig. 138. If the vehicle is not lifted at the points shown, it could fall off the lifting platform
when work is carried out, e.g. when the engine or gearbox is removed.
•The vehicle jacking points must be placed on the centre of the vehicle lift support surfaces,
with as much surface contact between the vehicle and the support surfaces as possible.
•Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised. The vibration of the engine could cause
the vehicle to fall off the lifting point.
•If work has to be carried out underneath the lifted vehicle, secure the vehicle with suitable
jack stands with a sufficient load-bearing capacity.
•Never climb up the lifting platform.
•Always ensure that the vehicle is not heavier than the lifting capacity of the lifting platform.
WARNING
•Never lift the vehicle by the engine oil sump, the gearbox or the front or rear axle.
•To prevent damage to the underside of the vehicle when lifting, rubber pads must be used.
Ensure that the lifting platform arms are able to move freely.
•The lifting platform arms must not be allowed to come into contact with the sills or any
other part of the vehicle.
NOTICE
Handling the vehicle incorrectly will increase the risk of accident and injuries.
•Comply with legal regulations.
•Observe the owner's manual.
WARNING
Handling the vehicle incorrectly could lead to the vehicle becoming damaged.
•Comply with legal regulations.
•Carry out service jobs in accordance with the service schedule.
•Observe the owner's manual.
NOTICE
