Get Vehicle tool kit Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

Vehicle tool kit

ꢀIntroduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Storage

Contents

When securing the vehicle after a breakdown, always obey all applicable legal requirements.

More information:

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Trailer towing

Preparations for working in the engine compartment

In an emergency

Changing a wheel

WARNING

Loose tools and other items in the vehicle tool kit and a loose compact spare wheel may be

thrown through the passenger compartment if you brake suddenly or steer sharply or are

involved in an accident. This can cause severe injuries.

ꢀ Always make sure the vehicle tool kit and compact spare wheel are securely stowed in the

luggage compartment.

WARNING

Improper or damaged vehicle tools can lead to accidents and injury.

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Never work with tools that are damaged or not right for the job.

Storage

Fig. 204 In the luggage compartment under the floor panel: Compact spare wheel and vehicle tool kit.

ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The vehicle tool kit is in the luggage compartment in one of several places, such as under the luggage

compartment floor panel ⇒ꢀfig. 204. It is secured with a strap and a strap lock.

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Open the luggage compartment lid Luggage compartment.

ꢀ Grasp the floor panel by the handle and lift it up in the direction of the arrow ; remove it if

necessary.

Completely retract the jack after use. Otherwise it will not fit in its compartment and cannot be

stowed safely.

When placing the vehicle tool kit back in the luggage compartment, make sure to tighten it with

the strap and place the strap lock on the side of the kit. This will ensure that the floor panel will fit back

in place properly.

Contents

Fig. 205 Contents of the vehicle tool kit.

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ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The contents of the vehicle tool kit depend on the vehicle configuration. The following describes the

maximum contents.

Contents of the vehicle tool kit ⇒ꢀfig. 205

(1)

Screwdriver with a hexagonal socket in the handle for removing or inserting previously

loosened wheel bolts. The screwdriver blade is reversible. The screwdriver may be stored

under the lug wrench.

(2)

Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts (if applicable). Volkswagen recommends that you always carry

the adapter for the wheel bolts in the vehicle along with the vehicle tool kit. The code number

of the wheel bolt lock is imprinted on the front of the adapter. If lost, a replacement adapter can

be ordered using this number. Record the code number of the wheel bolt lock and store it

separate from the vehicle.

(3)

(4)

Hubcap puller clips for removing hubcaps, wheel covers, or wheel bolt caps.

Jack. Before putting the jack back in the foam insert, be sure to completely crank the jack down

to its original position.

(5)

(6)

Lug wrench.

Crank.

A front towing eye (not shown) may also be included in the vehicle tool kit ⇒ꢀpage Error! Bookmark

not defined., Installing the front towing eye.

Vehicle tool kit for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

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