Get Do it yourself Guide for Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

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Vehicle tool kit

Introduction

When securing the vehicle in the event of a vehicle breakdown, follow the legal regulations applicable in the respective

country.

WARNING

A loose tire mobility set, spare wheel, compact spare wheel or loose vehicle tool kit can be thrown through the vehicle

interior during sudden driving or braking maneuvers or in the event of an accident. This could result in serious or fatal

injuries.

Always make sure the vehicle tool kit, tire mobility set, and spare wheel or compact spare wheel are secured in the

luggage compartment.

WARNING

Working with an unsuitable or damaged vehicle tool kit may result in accidents. This could result in serious or fatal injuries.

Never work with an unsuitable or damaged vehicle tool kit.

Seek assistance from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility if there is no

suitable vehicle tool kit available.

Placement

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

There are a number of different storage locations for the tool box in the vehicle, such as under the luggage compartment ﬂoor

or in a side storage compartment of the luggage compartment.

Depending on the equipment variant, the vehicle may contain a loose box with the vehicle tool kit in the luggage compartment

This supplied vehicle tool kit is intended for a possible winter tire change and doesn't have to be permanently stored in the

vehicle → page , Stowing luggage and cargo.

Vehicle tool kit components

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

The scope of the tool box depends on the country and equipment. The following information describes the full scope of items

that may be included.

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Fig. 137 Vehicle tool kit components (general example).

Towing eye that can be screwed in.

Adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolt. Volkswagen recommends always keeping the adapter for the wheel bolts in the

vehicle with the vehicle tool kit. The code number for the wheel bolt lock is stamped on the front of the adapter. A

replacement adapter can be ordered based on this number if the adapter is lost. Note the wheel bolt lock code number

and keep it separate from the vehicle.

Extraction hook for removing the center wheel covers, wheel hub covers, or wheel bolt covers.

Additional vehicle tool kit

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the additional vehicle tool kit may include a jack. The additional vehicle tool kit with jack

does not always have to be carried in the vehicle.

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Fig. 138 Additional vehicle tool kit components (general example).

Crank.

Lug wrench for loosening and tightening wheel bolts.

Vehicle jack.

If used, crank the vehicle jack back down so that it can be securely stowed in the vehicle.

Jack maintenance

If a jack is included in the scope of the vehicle tool kit, the jack is generally not subject to any maintenance cycles.

1. If necessary, apply universal lubricant to the jack.

Tire Pressure Gage

In some countries, there may also be a tire pressure gauge in the vehicle.

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Fig. 139 Additional vehicle tool kit component (general example).

Tire pressure tester (depending on the country).

Windshield wipers

Putting the windshield wipers in the service position

In the service position, the wiper arms can be lifted off of the windshield.

Fig. 140 Windshield wipers in service position (general example).

Activating service position with the lever

1. Close the hood, driver and front passenger door.

2. Switch the ignition on and off again.

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3. Operate one-tap wiping ⇒ Operating the windshield wiper lever.

Lifting the windshield wiper arms

1. Move the windshield wiper arms into the service position before lifting ⇒

.

2. Only hold and lift wiper arms in the area where they attach to the wiper blade.

Placing the windshield wiper arms back

1. Before driving, carefully place the wiper arms back against the windshield, holding them only in the area where they attac

to the wiper blade.

2. To return the wiper arms to the home position, operate “one-tap wiping” when the ignition is switched on ⇒ Operating the

windshield wiper lever.

The wiper arms move back to the original position.

NOTICE

Failing to take care when working on the wiper arms can damage the hood, windshield, or wiper arms.

Lift the wiper arms with care, and only in the service position.

Never open the hood when the wiper arms are raised up.

Always place the wiper arms carefully against the windshield before driving.

Cleaning and changing wiper blades

Wiper blades with a graphite coating are installed at the factory. The graphite coating allows the wiper blade to glide easily ove

the window. A damaged graphite coating creates an increased noise level when wiping the window.

Check the condition of the wiper blades regularly.

If wiper blades are rubbing, replace them if they are damaged or clean them if they are dirty

⇒

.

Damaged wiper blades should be replaced immediately. Wiper blades can be obtained from suitably qualiﬁed professionals.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Cleaning the wiper blades

1. Put the wiper arms into the service position ⇒ Putting the windshield wipers in the service position .

2. Lift the wiper arms and only hold in the area where they attach to the wiper blade.

3. Clean the wiper blades carefully with a damp sponge ⇒

.

4. Place the wiper arms carefully on the windshield.

Changing the windshield wiper blades

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Fig. 141 Changing the windshield wiper blades.

Wiper blade release button.

1. Move the windshield wiper arms into the service position before lifting ⇒ Putting the windshield wipers in the service

position.

2. Lift the wiper arms and only hold in the area where they attach to the wiper blade.

3. Press and hold the release button ﬁg. 141

.

4. Tilt the wiper blade toward the wiper arm ﬁg. 141

while removing it in the direction of the arrow

. You may need t

use more force to do this.

5. Slide a new wiper blade with the same length and design onto the wiper arm in the opposite direction to the arrow until it

engages ﬁg. 141 . For this to work, the wiper blade has to be folded out ﬁg. 141

.

6. Place the wiper arms carefully on the windshield.

WARNING

Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and serious injuries.

Always clean dirty wiper blades.

Always replace wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and are no longer cleaning the window glass sufﬁciently.

NOTICE

Cleaning wiper blades or door windows with unsuitable cleaning agents may cause damage.

Do not clean the wiper blades and windshield and windows with fuel, nail polish remover, paint thinner, or other

similar ﬂuids.

Do not clean the wiper blades with rough sponges or other sharp objects.

If there is wax residue on the windshield and rear window from car wash systems and other products, this can cause the

windshield wipers to rub. Remove any wax residue with a special cleaner or cleaning towels.

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Exterior lighting

Introduction

Before performing bulb replacement, check if it is an incandescent bulb or an LED light. Generally, light bulbs can be replaced

by yourself. Depending on the model and on the vehicle equipment, if the exterior lighting uses LED technology, it is not

possible to replace the LED lights or individual LEDs by yourself. The malfunction of individual LEDs may be an indication tha

more LEDs will malfunction. If this is the case, have the LED lights checked and replaced if necessary by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Driving with exterior lighting that is inoperative may be against the law.

Additional bulb speciﬁcations

Some bulbs may have certain manufacturer speciﬁcations that differ from conventional light bulbs. The respective name will

be on the bulb socket or glass bulb.

WARNING

If the vehicle lighting is not used appropriately for the weather conditions, the road will not be illuminated sufﬁciently. The

vehicle will not be visible to other road users or will be difﬁcult to see. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal

injuries.

Regularly check the vehicle's lighting system and turn signals.

Have the vehicle lighting system repaired immediately, when necessary.

WARNING

Work in the hood space can result in accidents and serious injuries if bulb replacements are carried out incorrectly.

Always follow the tasks described and observe the general safety precautions.

Never perform a bulb replacement if you are not familiar with the required activities.

If you are not sure how to carry out a bulb replacement, have the work required carried out by suitably qualiﬁed

professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

WARNING

During the bulb replacement, the sharp-edged parts of bulb housings and hot or exploding bulbs can cause serious

injuries.

Only change bulbs when they have cooled down completely.

Always protect your hands during bulb replacement.

NOTICE

Water entering the headlight housing can damage the electrical system.

Following a bulb replacement, always install the covers on the headlight housing.

Always check that the covers are properly secured after installation.

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NOTICE

If you touch the lights of the glass bulbs when changing them, you may leave ﬁngerprints on the light. The ﬁngerprints will

vaporize from the heat when the light is switched on and will cause the reﬂector to darken.

Do not touch the glass bulb with bare ﬁngers. Use cloth gloves, for example.

Only touch the base of the light when installing it.

Information on bulb replacement

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Always perform the following activities for bulb replacement in the speciﬁed sequence ⇒

:

1. Safely park the vehicle on a horizontal and ﬁrm surface, and a safe distance away from moving trafﬁc where possible

⇒ Parking.

2. Set the electronic parking brake.

3. Switch the lights off.

4. Turn off the turn signal if it is activated.

5. Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Engage the parking lock

6. Switch the ignition off.

.

7. Vehicles with manual transmission: Select a gear.

8. Allow the orientation lighting to turn off.

9. Allow the affected light bulbs to cool down.

10. Check if you can see that a fuse is burnt out ⇒

Introduction.

11. Change the affected light bulb according to the instructions ⇒

.

A light bulb may only be replaced with the same type of light bulb. The respective name will be on the bulb socket or glass

bulb.

Do not touch the glass bulbs with your bare ﬁngers. The residue from ﬁngerprints can impair the brightness of the

headlight.

12. Check the bulb function after a bulb is changed.

If the bulb does not function, the bulb may not have been inserted correctly, may have fallen out, or the connector may no

have been plugged in correctly.

13. After every bulb replacement in the front of the vehicle, have the headlight adjustment checked by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

If the steps described for the bulb replacement are ignored, accidents may occur. Serious injuries may result.

Always follow the tasks described and observe the general safety precautions.

NOTICE

Removing and inserting trim panels and headlights incorrectly can damage the vehicle paint and body.

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Always be careful when removing and inserting the trim panels and headlights.

Replacing Bulbs in LED Headlights

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

and Introduction.

Preparations

Only perform these activities in the speciﬁed order:

1. Refer to the information on bulb replacement and carry out the activities ⇒ Information on bulb replacement.

2. Open the hood.

The headlight does not need to be removed for bulb replacement.

Replacing a bulb in a turn signal

Fig. 142 In the right-side of the hood space: rear side of the headlights.

Turn signal bulb holder cover.

Turn signal bulb holder.

1. Remove the rubber cover ﬁg. 142

.

2. Pull out the lamp holder by the handle in the direction of the arrow ﬁg. 142

. In order to aid removal, at the same time

press the handle slightly up and down alternately.

3. Replace the burned out bulb with a new bulb that is identical to the one being replaced.

4. Carefully insert the lamp holder in the headlight and press it forwards until it perceptibly engages ﬁg. 142

5. Press around the circumference of the rubber cover.

.

6. Close the hood.

The figures show the right headlight. The left headlight is structured as its mirror image.

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Do it yourself for Your Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Seventh Generation (2019-2025)

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