Get Vehicle tool kit Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Vehicle tool kit

¤ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Storage

Contents

When securing the vehicle after a breakdown, always obey all appli-

cable legal requirements.

More information:

Trailer towing

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

spare (or 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 spare (or compact

spare) wheel are securely stowed in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Improper or damaged vehicle tools can lead to accidents and

injury.

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

job.

Storage

Fig. 184 In the luggage compartment underneath the floor panel 1:

Spare tire and cover 3 for vehicle tool kit.

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

The vehicle tool kit, spare wheel, or compact spare wheel may be

located in one of several places, such as under the luggage com-

partment floor panel.

Storage in the luggage

compartment

Response

– Secure the floor cover on the top

edge of the luggage compartment

⇒ꢀfig. 184 (1).

– Rotate the quick-release fasteners

(2) 90° to remove the cover (3) of the

vehicle tool kit.

In a foam insert under the

floor cover:

If applicable, behind a cover Rotate the quick-release fasteners 90°

on the left or right side: to remove the cover.

Completely retract the jack after use. Otherwise it will not fit in its

compartment and cannot be stowed safely.

Contents

Fig. 185 Contents of the vehicle tool kit.

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

The contents of the vehicle tool kit depend on the vehicle's equip-

ment. The following describes the maximum contents.

Contents of the vehicle tool kit ⇒ꢀfig. 185

(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) Screw-in towing eye.

(3) Hubcap puller clip for removing hubcaps, full wheel covers, or

wheel bolt caps.

(4) Jack. Before putting the jack back in the tool kit, be sure to com-

pletely crank the jack down to its original position. The crank

must then be locked against the side of the jack; otherwise, the

jack will not fit and cannot be securely stowed.

(5) Lug wrench.

Vehicle tool kit for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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