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3. Crank the jack upward so that it is still positioned under the vehicle lift point.

4. Make sure the entire base of the jack is seated securely on the ground and that the base of the jack is located exactly

directly below the lift point ﬁg. 185 and ﬁg. 186 or ﬁg. 187 and ﬁg. 188.

5. Straighten out the vehicle jack and continue raising the bracket on the top of the jack until the bracket is positioned on the

vehicle lift point under the vehicle ﬁg. 186 or ﬁg. 188.

6. Continue raising the vehicle jack until the wheel is lifted off the ground.

WARNING

Failing to heed this checklist that is provided for your own safety can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Always follow the tasks in the checklist.

Observe the general safety precautions.

WARNING

Using the vehicle jack incorrectly can cause the vehicle to slip from the jack, resulting in serious injuries or death.

Never raise the vehicle if more than one wheel is damaged.

Never jack up the vehicle when the engine is running.

Never start the engine if the vehicle is raised. Engine vibrations could cause the vehicle to fall off the jack.

Only place the vehicle jack at the lift points described. The bracket on the vehicle jack must ﬁrmly grip the sill

ﬁg. 186 or ﬁg. 188.

Only use jacks that are approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle. Other vehicle jacks, including those approved for

other Volkswagen models, could slip.

Only jack up the vehicle on level, ﬁrm ground. Sloped or soft ground can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. If

necessary, place a large, stable surface under the jack.

If you are on a slippery surface such as tile, place a non-slippery object such as a rubber mat on the ground to

prevent the jack from slipping.

Never place any part of your body, such as your arm, under the vehicle when it is supported only by the jack. If you

must work underneath the vehicle, additionally support the vehicle securely with suitable stands.

Changing a wheel

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

Introduction.

Removing a wheel

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Fig. 189 Removing wheel bolts with the lug wrench.

1. Follow the checklist ⇒ Preparing Your Vehicle.

2. Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ Loosening wheel bolts.

3. Raise the vehicle ⇒ Raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack.

4. Remove loose wheel bolts completely using the lug wrench and place the bolts on a clean surface.

5. Remove the wheel.

Installing a spare wheel or compact spare wheel

1. Note the running direction of the tire ⇒ Tire labeling and tire classiﬁcations .

2. Position the wheel.

3. Screw in the other wheel bolts clockwise, tightening them slightly.

4. Lower the vehicle with the vehicle jack.

5. Tighten each wheel bolt securely clockwise with the lug wrench ⇒

. Do not go in order around the wheel while doing

this, but rather always switch to a wheel bolt on the opposite side.

6. Fit the caps or hubcap ⇒ Removing and Fitting Wheel Hub Covers, ⇒ Removing and Fitting the Wheel Bolt Caps.

After a wheel change

1. Clean the vehicle tool kit and place it back in the foam piece in the luggage compartment.

2. Stow the old wheel securely in the luggage compartment.

3. Get the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible at the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or

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

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

4. Get the damaged tires replaced as soon as possible.

Wheel bolt tightening speciﬁcation

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Tightening speciﬁcation for wheel bolts in steel and aluminum alloy rims:

120 Nm (88 ft-lbs).

Wheel bolts that are corroded and difﬁcult to turn must be replaced and the threads in the wheel hub must be cleaned before

checking the tightening torque.

Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hub.

Check the tightening torque using a functioning torque wrench immediately after changing a wheel.

WARNING

If the wheel bolts are not tightened enough to meet the speciﬁcation, the wheel bolts and consequently the wheel could

come loose while driving. Exceeding the tightening speciﬁcation could damage the wheel bolts and threads.

Wheel bolts that are tightened incorrectly or missing could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and lead to serious

accidents and fatal injuries.

Always tighten the wheel bolts to the correct tightening torque. If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten the

wheel bolts with the lug wrench and then have the tightening torque checked as soon as possible by a suitably

qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Never drive with missing or loose wheel bolts.

Always use wheel bolts that are correct for the rim and the vehicle model.

Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hub. Even when tightened to the speciﬁcation,

they could become loose while driving.

Ensure the wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hubs are clean, easy to move and free of oil and grease.

Never loosen the bolts on rims with a bolted rim ring.

WARNING

Incorrect wheel bolts can loosen while driving and cause loss of vehicle control, serious accidents, and fatal injuries.

Always use wheel bolts that are correct for the rim and the vehicle model.

Never use different wheel bolts.

The tire pressure monitoring system indicator light may indicate a system malfunction after a wheel is changed

. If the

spare wheel or compact spare wheel has been fitted, the engine indicator light may light up because the spare wheel or

compact spare wheel has a different tire diameter to the original tires.Contact the nearest suitably qualified workshop if the

engine indicator light remains on after changing to the original tires and after three consecutive journeys, or after 120 km

(75 miles). Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

Tire mobility set

Introduction

The tire mobility set can be used to temporarily and reliably seal tire damage in the tread surface that was caused by foreign

objects or punctures up to approximately 6 mm (approx. 15/64 in) in diameter. Do not remove the foreign body, such as a

screw, from the tire!

Once the sealant has been ﬁlled into the tire, check and adjust the tire pressure again approx. 10 minutes after commencing

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