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Vehicle toolkit

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

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

Fig. 163 In the luggage compartment underneath the floor covering. A: spare wheel and vehicle toolkit without ball coupling; B: spare wheel and vehicle toolkit with ball coupling; C: temporary spare wheel and vehicle toolkit without ball coupling

Fig. 163 In the luggage compartment underneath the floor covering. A: spare wheel and vehicle toolkit without ball coupling; B: spare wheel and vehicle toolkit with ball coupling; C: temporary spare wheel and vehicle toolkit without ball coupling

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings .

The vehicle tools, spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or breakdown set and removable ball coupling of the towing bracket are located in the luggage compartment underneath the floor covering.

In order to lift up the floor covering, the variable luggage compartment floor must first be folded up and secured in place ⇒ Variable luggage compartment floor.

Stowage in the luggage compartmentAction
In a foam rubber holder ⇒ fig. 163 A under the floor covering
  • Pull the floor covering up by the loop and hook it in place.
  • Open the retaining strap.
  • Remove the foam rubber holder with the vehicle toolkit.
In a container ⇒ fig. 163 B under the floor covering
  • Pull the floor covering up by the loop and hook it in place.
  • Press out the tabs (arrows) to open the container.
In the two foam rubber holders next to or under the temporary spare wheel ⇒ fig. 163 C under the floor covering
  • Pull the floor covering up by the loop and hook it in place.
  • Remove the temporary spare wheel if necessary.

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

Fig. 164 Contents of the vehicle toolkit

Fig. 164 Contents of the vehicle toolkit

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings .

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. 164

  1. Screwdriver with hexagon socket in the handle for slackened wheel bolts. The screwdriver blade (Torx) is reversible.
  2. 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 stamped 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.
  3. Removable towing eye.
  4. Wire hook for pulling off the wheel covers and wheel bolt caps.
  5. 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.
  6. Box spanner for wheel bolts.