Do It Yourself - Vehicle Tool Kit - Volkswagen Golf 2021 Owner's Manual

Do it yourself
Vehicle tool kit
Introduction
When securing the vehicle after a breakdown, al-
ways obey all applicable legal requirements.
WARNING
Loose tools and other items in the vehicle tool kit
and a loose spare (or compact spare) wheel may be
thrown through the passenger compartment if you
brake suddenly or steer sharply or are involved in
an accident. This can cause severe injuries.
·
Always make sure the vehicle tool kit and spare
(or compact spare) wheel are securely stowed in
the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Improper or damaged vehicle tools can lead to ac-
cidents and injury.
·
Never work with tools that are damaged or not
right for the job.
Storage
Please read the introductory information and
heed the Warnings and Notice
Fig. 151 In the luggage compartment: Luggage com-
partment floor raised and secured.
The vehicle tool kit and the spare wheel, compact
spare wheel, or tire mobility set may be in one of
several places under the variable luggage compart-
ment floor in the luggage compartment.
— If necessary, detach the luggage net.
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on page 227.
— Lift the luggage compartment floor and secure it
in the stops on either side of the luggage com-
partment → fig. 151 (small arrows).
— On some models, it may be necessary to remove
the compact spare wheel to access the vehicle
tool kit. Follow the instructions on removing the
compact spare wheel → page 281, Spare wheel or
compact spare wheel.
NOTICE
Always guide the luggage compartment floor back
down carefully. Dropping the luggage compartment
floor could damage the vehicle trim and the luggage
compartment floor panel itself.
Completely retract the jack after use. Other-
wise it will not fit in its compartment and can-
not be stowed safely.
Contents
Please read the introductory information and
heed the Warnings and Notice
Fig. 152 Contents of the vehicle tool kit.
The contents of the vehicle tool kit depend on the
vehicle's equipment. The following describes the
maximum contents.
Contents of the vehicle tool kit →
Screwdriver with a hexagonal socket in the han-
1
dle for removing or inserting previously loos-
ened wheel bolts. The screwdriver blade is re-
versible. The screwdriver may be stored under
the lug wrench (if equipped).
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts (if equipped).
2
Volkswagen recommends that you always carry
the adapter for the wheel bolts in the vehicle
along with the vehicle tool kit. The code number
on page 227.
fig. 152
Vehicle tool kit 227