Get Vehicle tool kit Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door First Generation (2007-2016)

Vehicle tool kit

ꢀ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Storage

Contents

Folding chocks

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

More information:

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Power locking system

Anti-theft alarm system

Lights

Trailer towing

Brakes

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 tool that are damaged or not right for the job.

Storage

Fig. 188 On the left in the luggage compartment: Storage compartment.

Fig. 189 On the right in the luggage compartment: Storage compartment.

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

The vehicle tool kit is in the storage compartment on the left in the luggage compartment ⇒ꢀfig. 188.

Rotate the quick-release fasteners 90° to open the storage compartment.

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

stowed safely.

Contents

Fig. 190 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 configuration. The following describes the

maximum contents.

Contents of the vehicle tool kit ⇒ꢀfig. 190

(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)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Folding chocks ⇒ꢀ Folding chocks.

Screw-in towing eye.

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

Jack. Before putting the jack back, be sure to completely crank the jack down to its original

position. Then the crank must be clamped against the side of the jack.

(6)

Lug wrench.

Maintaining the vehicle jack

The vehicle jack requires no regular maintenance. If necessary, apply multi-purpose grease to the

joints of the vehicle jack.

Folding chocks

Fig. 191 Unfolding the folding chock.

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

The folding chock is in the vehicle tool kit ⇒ꢀfig. 190.

Setting up the folding chock

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Raise the support plate ⇒ꢀfig. 191 (1).

Insert both “lugs” of the securing plate completely in the elongated holes of the base plate (2).

Proper use

The folding chock can be used to block the wheel diagonal to the wheel which is to be changed.

The folding chock must be placed directly in front of and behind the wheel and may be used only on

firm surfaces.

WARNING

Improper setup or improper use of the folding chocks can cause accidents and injuries.

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Never use damaged folding chocks.

Never use folding chocks to secure the vehicle on slopes.

Vehicle tool kit for Your Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door First Generation (2007-2016)

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