Introduction
In this s ec tion lowing :
Preparation s chang ing a . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
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the with the jack . . . . . . . . . . 333
Changing a
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ve hicl e design s and models are not ered with a jack and lug w re n ch . su ch cases , Volkswage n recommend s havi ng tires and wheels
changed by an authorized Volk swage n dealer or an authorized Volkswag en Servic e Facility.
Vehi cle key page 34
Tir es and wheels=>
In an page
Vehi cle tool pag e 32 6
Whee l cover s page 328
a whe el, especially on th e side of the road, can be da ngerou s. To help reduce the risk of ser ious personal injury:
Always stop the vehicle
Always make sure that all passengers , cially children, are in safe place outside the
Turn on the emergency nasher and set up another
Always make sure th at the ground is level and firm . If necessary place a sturdy board under the jack.
a whee l by yourse lf only if yo u arc
Always use proper and undamaged tools
when changing tire.
Always apply the parking brake and sh ift the transmission into Park mission ) or any gear (manual only) to help ve nt the ve hicle from moving suddenly and ping off the jack.
a w heel is lifted off the ground, having the tran smission in Park or in gea r not prevent sudden vehicl e movement.
Alwa ys blo ck
Jar object.
If you are towing trail er, alway s unhitch it
from your vehicle before star ting to change the
wh eel. Always apply th e trailer bra kes firmly and make sure the
Always use jac k that has been approved by th e m anufacturer for your vehicle . Never use other jack s, eve n if th ey have been approved for
u se on other Volk swag en models.
To reduce the risk of los ing control , crashes, and se riou s personal injurie s, neve r loosen the
sc re w s on rim s with threa ded rim rings.
Mter changin g a wheel , have the wheel bolt
tightening torque checked with an accurate
torqu e
wrench .
