Get In an emergency -> Vehicle toolkit Guide for Volkswagen Up 4 Door Second Generation (2019-2023)

Fig. 144 Manually locking the vehicle with the vehicle key

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

The front passenger door and the rear doors can be locked manually.

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Open the door.

If necessary, remove the rubber seal from the end face of the door. The seal is marked with a

lock symbol ⇒ Fig. 143.

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Fold the key bit out of the vehicle key if necessary ⇒ Vehicle key set.

Insert the key bit into the slit in the opening and turn it clockwise as far as it will go ⇒ Fig. 144.

If necessary, put the rubber seal back in place and close the door fully.

Ensure that the door is locked.

If required, repeat the process for the other doors.

The vehicle should be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.

The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling the door release handle.

You may have to pull the door release lever twice ⇒ Central locking system.

Unlocking the tailgate manually

Fig. 145 Inside the luggage compartment: unlocking the tailgate manually

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

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If necessary, fold the backrest of the rear bench seat forwards ⇒ Seat functions.

Remove items of luggage so that you can reach the tailgate from the inside.

Fold the key bit out of the vehicle key ⇒ Vehicle key set.

Insert the key bit into the opening in the tailgate ⇒ Fig. 145 and push the release lever in the

direction of the arrow to unlock the tailgate.

Vehicle toolkit

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ Stowage

⇒ Contents

Observe any country-specific legislation when securing your vehicle in the event of a breakdown.

Vehicle tools in the vehicle

In vehicles factory-fitted with a spare wheel, emergency spare wheel or winter wheels, additional

vehicle tools may be located in the luggage compartment ⇒ Stowage.

Additional information and warnings:

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Preparation for working in the engine compartment ⇒ Preparation for working in the engine

compartment

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In an emergency ⇒ In an emergency

Changing a wheel ⇒ Changing a wheel

Breakdown set ⇒ Breakdown set

WARNING

In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident, a loose vehicle toolkit,

breakdown set and spare wheel could be flung though the vehicle and cause severe injuries.

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Always ensure that the vehicle toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel or temporary spare

wheel are secured in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Unsuitable or damaged tools in the vehicle toolkit can lead to accidents and injuries.

Never work with unsuitable or damaged tools from the vehicle toolkit.

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Stowage

Fig. 146 In the luggage compartment: floor covering held in upright position

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

The vehicle tools, spare wheel, emergency spare wheel or breakdown set are located in the

luggage compartment under the floor covering ⇒ Fig. 146.

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If necessary, remove the variable luggage compartment floor ⇒ Luggage compartment.

Lift the floor covering at the recess (arrow) ⇒ Fig. 146.

After using the vehicle jack, crank it back to its original position so that it can be stored

safely.

Contents

Fig. 147 Contents of the vehicle toolkit

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

The content of the vehicle toolkit depends on the vehicle equipment level. The following describes

the maximum scope.

The vehicle toolkit contains the following⇒ Fig. 147

Screwdriver with hexagon socket in the handle for slackened wheel bolts. The screwdriver

blade is reversible. The screwdriver may be located under the box spanner.

Adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts. Volkswagen recommends that you carry the wheel

bolt adapter in the vehicle toolkit at all times. The code number of the anti-theft wheel bolt is

engraved on the front of the adapter. You will need this number to replace the adapter if lost.

Make a note of the code number for the anti-theft wheel bolt and keep it in a safe place – but

not inside the vehicle.

Removable towing eye.

Wire hook for pulling off the centre cover, wheel covers and the wheel bolt caps.

Vehicle jack. Before you return the vehicle jack to the toolbox, fully wind in the claw. To

stow the vehicle jack securely the crank lever must be braced against the side of the jack.

Box spanner for wheel bolts.

Vehicles with a natural gas engine

In vehicles with natural gas engines delivered with a second wheel set, the toolkit is kept in a

seperate bag. Volkswagen recommends not keeping the bag in the vehicle all the time but only

when it is necessary for changing to winter or summer tyres.

Hubcaps

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ Centre cover

⇒ Wheel cover

⇒ Wheel bolt caps

Additional information and warnings:

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Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior ⇒ Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior

Vehicle toolkit ⇒ Vehicle toolkit

Changing a wheel ⇒ Changing a wheel

Breakdown set ⇒ Breakdown set

WARNING

Using unsuitable hubcaps, or fitting them incorrectly, can cause accidents and serious

injuries.

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Incorrectly fitted hubcaps can become loose while the vehicle is in motion and endanger

other road users.

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Do not use damaged hubcaps.

Always ensure that the airflow to cool the brakes is not restricted or reduced. This also

applies if hubcaps are retrofitted. If the airflow is not sufficient, the braking distance could

increase significantly.

NOTICE

Remove the hubcaps carefully and fit them again properly so as to avoid damage to the

vehicle.

Centre cover

Fig. 148 Pulling off the centre cover on an alloy wheel

Fig. 149 Pulling off the centre cover on a steel wheel

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

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