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Changing a wheel

¤ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Preparations for changing a wheel

Wheel bolts

Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack

Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack (CC R-Line)

Changing a wheel

After changing a wheel

Change a wheel by yourself only if the vehicle is parked in a safe lo-

cation, you are familiar with safety procedures and the technical

steps, and you have proper tools available. Otherwise, get expert

assistance.

The vehicle jack can only be safely used to change the wheel on a

vehicle that has only one flat or damaged tire. If the vehicle does not

have the support it needs from 3 fully inflated tires, the vehicle can fall

off the jack. If more than 1 tire on the vehicle is flat or damaged, do

not lift the vehicle with the vehicle jack. Instead, get expert assis-

tance.

More information:

Exterior views

Vehicle key set

Tires and wheels

In an emergency

Vehicle tool kit

Wheel trim

WARNING

Changing a wheel, especially on the side of the road, can be

dangerous. To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury:

Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Move

the vehicle a safe distance off the road where it is safe to

change the wheel.

Always make sure that all passengers, especially children,

are in a safe place outside the vehicle and away from the vehi-

cle and traffic (such as behind a guard rail).

Turn on the emergency flashers and set up another warning

device about 25 yards (25 meters) behind the vehicle to warn

approaching traffic.

Change a wheel by yourself only if you are familiar with the

necessary steps. Otherwise, get expert assistance.

Always switch the engine off, set the electronic parking

brake, and shift the transmission into Park (P) (automatic

transmission) or any gear (manual only) to help prevent the ve-

hicle from moving suddenly and slipping off the jack.

Always make sure that the ground is level and firm. If neces-

sary, place the jack on a large and sturdy board or on a similar

ground support.

Always block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being

changed with chocks or other similar things.

If you are towing a trailer, always unhitch it from your vehicle

before starting to change the wheel. Always apply the trailer

brakes firmly and make sure the trailer cannot move uninten-

tionally.

Always use proper and undamaged tools when changing a

wheel.

Once a wheel is lifted off the ground, having the transmission

in Park (P) or in gear will not prevent sudden vehicle move-

ment.

Always use a jack that has been approved by the manufac-

turer for your vehicle. Never use other jacks, even if they have

been approved for use on other Volkswagen models.

To reduce the risk of losing control, crashes, and serious

personal injuries, never loosen the screws on rims with thread-

ed rim rings.

After changing a wheel, have the wheel bolt tightening torque

checked with an accurate torque wrench.

After changing a wheel or tire, reset the Tire Pressure Moni-

toring System ⇒ꢀ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Preparations for changing a wheel

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

Checklist

Getting ready to change a wheel. Follow these steps in the order

listed here ⇒ꢀ

1. If you have a flat tire, move as far away from traffic as possible.

Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface where no part of the hot

catalytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with

flammable materials under the vehicle, such as dry grass, brush,

spilled fuel, etc.

2. Apply the electronic parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from

moving ⇒ꢀ Braking and parking.

3. Automatic transmission: Shift the transmission into Park (P) ⇒ꢀ

Shifting.

4. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch ⇒ꢀ

Starting and stopping the engine.

5. Manual transmission: Engage a gear ⇒ꢀ Shifting.

6. Have all passengers exit and go to a safe place, such as behind a

guard rail.

7. Block the diagonally opposite wheel with chocks or other suitable

things.

8. If towing a trailer: Unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park the

trailer properly.

9. If the luggage compartment is loaded: Remove the luggage.

10.

kit out of the luggage compartment.

11. Take off the wheel covers ⇒ꢀ Wheel trim.

Take the spare or compact spare wheel and the vehicle tool

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