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Vehicle toolkit
Introduction to the topic
Observe any country-specific legislation
when securing your vehicle in the event of
a breakdown.
WARNING
In the event of a sudden driving or braking
manoeuvre or accident, a loose vehicle
toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel or
temporary spare wheel could be flung
though the vehicle and cause severe inju-
ries.
·
Ensure that the vehicle toolkit, break-
down set and spare wheel or temporary
spare wheel are always properly 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.
Stowage
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
The vehicle toolkit may be located in various
positions in the luggage compartment:
— In a bag on the left or right in the stowage
compartments of the luggage compart-
ment.
— In a foam rubber holder under the luggage
In some models, the luggage compartment
may contain a loose box with the vehicle
toolkit. This enclosed vehicle toolkit is inten-
ded for a possible winter tyre change and
does not need to be carried in the vehicle at
all times.
After using the jack, crank it back to its
original position so that it can be
stowed safely.
NOTICE
Never drop the luggage compartment floor;
guide it slowly back down. The trims or the
luggage compartment floor could otherwise
be damaged.
Contents of the vehicle tool-
kit
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
Fig. 155 Contents of the vehicle toolkit. (illus-
tration)
The content of the vehicle toolkit depends on
the country and equipment:
1
Adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolt.
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 it is
lost. Make a note of the code number for
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