Volkswagen ID.4, Owner'S Manual

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Fig. 194 Jack applied at the rear left-hand side
of the vehicle.
Fig. 195 Correct alignment of the jack.
Checklist
For your own safety, carry out the following
points in the specified order → :
1.
Choose a firm and level surface suitable
for lifting the vehicle.
2. Deactivate the vehicle’s drive system
and switch off the ignition → page 176.
3. Chock the wheel diagonally opposite us-
ing collapsible chocks or other suitable
objects.
4. When towing a trailer → page 264: un-
hitch the trailer from the vehicle and
park it properly.
5. Loosen the wheel bolts → page 344.
6. Find the jacking point under the vehicle
→ Fig. 193 which is closest to the wheel
that is being changed.
7. Insert the hand crank into the opening
on the jack (depending on equipment).
8. Crank up the jack until it just fits under
the jacking point of the vehicle.
9. Make sure that the entire surface of the
foot of the jack is resting securely on the
ground and that the foot of the jack is
positioned vertically directly beneath the
point of application → Fig. 194
and → Fig. 195 .
10. Position the jack and simultaneously
continue to crank the claw up until it is
in position around the vertical rib under-
neath the vehicle → Fig. 194 .
11. 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 fol-
lowing to help reduce the risk of injuries:
·
Only use vehicle jacks that have been
approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle
type. Other vehicle jacks could slip out
of position – this includes vehicle jacks
supplied with other Volkswagen models.
·
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.
·
On a hard, slippery surface (such as
tiles), use a rubber mat or similar to pre-
vent the jack from slipping.
·
Apply the jack only at the points descri-
bed. The jack claw must grip the jacking
point under the side member securely
→ Fig. 194 .
·
Never place any part of your body (e.g.
an arm or leg) underneath a vehicle
which is only supported by the jack.
·
If you have to work underneath the vehi-
cle, use suitable stands to provide extra
support for the vehicle.
346 Wheels and tyres