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4. Switch on the electronic parking brake.

5. Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being worked on with a stone or a similar object.

6. Depending on the country: when towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly

(→ Trailer towing).

7. Loosen the wheel bolts (→ Wheel bolts).

8. Find the jacking point under the vehicle→ Fig. 1 which is closest to the wheel that is being changed.

9. Insert the crank into the opening on the jack(depends on the vehicle equipment).

10. Raise the jack until it just fits under the jacking point of the vehicle.

11. Make sure that the entire surface of the foot of the jack is resting securely on the ground and that it is

positioned vertically directly beneath the jacking point → Fig. 2 and → Fig. 3.

12. Position the jack and simultaneously continue to crank the claw up until it is in position around the vertical rib

underneath the vehicle → Fig. 3.

13. Crank the jack further until the wheel is just clear of the ground.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the vehicle jack can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack, which can lead to severe injuries. Please

note the following to help reduce the risk of injuries:

● Never jack up the vehicle if more than one tyre is damaged.

● Always read and observe the instructions of the jack manufacturer and any legal regulations before lifting the

vehicle.

● Never jack up the vehicle when the engine is running, or if the vehicle is tilted to the side or on a gradient.

● Never start the engine when the vehicle is jacked up. Engine vibrations can cause the vehicle to fall off the vehicle

jack.

● Fit the jack only at the described jacking points. The jack claw must grip the vertical rib under the door sill

securely.

● Use only vehicle jacks that have been approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for your vehicle. Other jacks

could slip out of place – this includes jacks supplied with other Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

● The ground must be firm and level. Soft ground or surfaces at an incline under the vehicle jack may cause the

vehicle to slip off the jack. If necessary, use a large, strong board or similar support for the jack.

● To prevent the jack from slipping, place the jack on an anti-slip surface such as a rubber mat when it is used on a

slippery surface such as tiles.

● Never place any part of your body, such as an arm or leg, underneath the vehicle if the latter is only supported by

the jack.

● If you have to work underneath the vehicle, use suitable stands to provide extra support for the vehicle.

WARNING

Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries.

● Always follow the actions in the checklist and observe the generally valid safety precautions.

Changing a wheel

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Fig. 1 Changing a wheel: Unscrew the wheel bolts with the

wheel wrench.

Removing the wheel

1. Observe the checklist (→ Changing a wheel).

2. Loosen the wheel bolts (→ Wheel bolts).

3. Jack up the vehicle (→ Jack).

4. Using the wheel wrench → Fig. 1, completely unscrew loosened wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface.

5. Remove the wheel.

Fitting the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel

1. Note the tyre direction of rotation (→ Tyre lettering and tyre type).

2. Put the wheel in place.

3. Screw the anti-theft wheel bolt with the adapter clockwise to the correct position (→ Wheel bolts) and tighten

slightly.

4. Screw in all the other wheel bolts in a clockwise direction and tighten them gently.

5. Lower the vehicle with the jack.

6. Use the box spanner to tighten all the wheel bolts securely in a clockwise direction→ . Do not tighten the

bolts in clockwise or anticlockwise sequence. Tighten them in diagonal sequence.

7. Fit the caps, wheel centre trim or wheel cover .

After changing a wheel

1. Clean the vehicle tools and stow them safely in the vehicle.

2. Stow the changed wheel securely in the spare wheel bracket (→ Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel).

3. Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked immediately (→ Wheel bolts).

4. The damaged wheel should be replaced as soon as possible.

WARNING

Incorrect torque or incorrect use of wheel bolts can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, cause accidents and

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serious injuries.

● Always keep all wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hubs clean and free from oil and grease. The wheel bolts

must be easy to turn and be tightened to the specified torque.

After changing a wheel, the indicator lamp for the tyre monitoring system may indicate a fault in the system

(→ Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator).

Introduction

In some countries, the vehicle may be supplied with a breakdown set.

You can use the breakdown set(tyre mobility set) to safely seal any tyre damage caused by foreign bodies or

punctures up to 4 mm (5/32 inches) in diameter. Do not remove foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) from the tyre!

Once the sealant has been added to the tyre, the tyre pressure must be checked and adjusted again after

approximately 10 minutes of driving.

The breakdown set is only designed to fill one tyre. Seek assistance from a correspondingly qualified workshop if

more than one vehicle tyre is damaged.

Only use the breakdown set when the vehicle has been safely parked and you are familiar with the work and safety

precautions needed! Otherwise, seek assistance from a suitably qualified workshop.

The tyre sealant must not be used in the following situations:

—If the rim is damaged.

—If the outside temperature is below -20°C(-4°F).

—If there are cuts or punctures in the tyre that are larger than 4 mm(5/32 in).

—If the vehicle was driven with very low tyre pressure or a flat tyre.

—If the use-by date on the tyre filler bottle has expired.

—If a foreign object has been removed from the tyre.

—In connection with mobility tyres. The word “Seal” is on the outer wall of the tyre if your vehicle is fitted with

mobility tyres.

WARNING

Using the breakdown set can be dangerous, especially if the tyre is inflated at the roadside. Please note the

following steps in order to reduce the risk of serious injuries:

● Stop the vehicle as soon as it is possible and safe to do so. To inflate the tyre, park the vehicle at a safe distance

from moving traffic (→ In an emergency).

● Make sure that the surface the vehicle is parked on is level and firm.

● All passengers, and children in particular, must be at a safe distance and away from your area of work.

● Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users.

● Only use the breakdown set when the vehicle has been safely parked and you are familiar with the work and

safety precautions needed! Otherwise, seek assistance from a suitably qualified workshop.

● Tyres repaired with the breakdown set are intended for temporary, emergency use only. They should be used only

until you can reach the nearest qualified workshop.

● Tyres that have been repaired using the breakdown set should be replaced as soon as possible.

● If your skin comes into contact with the sealant, wipe it off immediately. The sealant poses a health hazard.

● Keep the breakdown set out of the reach of children.

● When using the breakdown set, never lift the vehicle with a jack, even if the jack is approved for the vehicle.

WARNING

Tyres that have been filled with sealant will not handle in the same way as a standard tyre.

● Never drive faster than 80 km/h(50 mph).

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