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On-Board Tool Kit Parts
on-board tools
,
Please note on
page 299.
at the beginning of this chapter,
Introduction to the topic
When marking the vehicle in the event of a breakdown,
please observe the legal provisions of the country in question.
WARNING
If the on-board tools, the puncture repair kit and
the spare wheel or spare wheel are loose in the
vehicle, they could be thrown from the passenger
compartment in the event of braking, a sudden
maneuver or a crash. accident, and cause serious
injury.
· Always make sure that the on-board tools, the
puncture repair kit and the spare wheel, or the
emergency wheel, are always well secured in
the boot.
Fig. 208 Parts of the on-board tools (schematic
representation).
WARNING
The content of the on-board tool kit depends on
the country and the equipment.
The use of improper or damaged on-board tools
can cause an accident and injury.
· Never use inappropriate or damaged tools.
Legend of fig. 208:
1 Screwdriver with hexagon socket in the handle
for unscrewing and screwing in previously
loosened wheel bolts. The screwdriver is of the
combined type. If necessary, it is located under
the wheel brace.
Location
2 Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts.
,
Please note on
page 299.
at the beginning of this chapter,
Volkswagen recommends that you always carry
the wheel bolt adapter in the vehicle together
with the on-board tools. The code for the anti-
Depending on the equipment, the on-board tools
theft wheel bolts is engraved on the front of the
can be housed in various places in the boot:
adapter . With this code it is possible to get a
replacement adapter in case of loss. Therefore,
— In a bag inside one of the side luggage
compartments, on the left or right ÿ p. 272.
it is advisable to write down this code and store
it somewhere outside the vehicle.
3 Screw-in towing eye 4 Wire hook
— In a foam element under the boot floor ÿ p. 267.
for removing hubcaps, central or full, or wheel bolt
caps
WARNING
5 Cat. Before storing, the jaw must be fully retracted.
Do not drop the boot floor when closing it, always
guide it downwards in a controlled manner.
Otherwise, the trim or the boot floor could be
damaged.
6 Wheel wrench
7 Crank
After using the jack, return it to its original
position so that it can be stored safely.
safer.
cat maintenance
In general, the cat does not need any type of
periodic maintenance. If necessary, lubricate it
with universal grease.
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wiper blades
Cleaning and changing the wiper blades
service position
Fig. 210 Changing the windshield wiper blades.
Fig. 209 Wiper in service position.
In the service position, the wiper arms can be lifted
out of the windshield. To place the wipers in the
service position, proceed as follows ÿ fig. 209:
Activate service position
— The engine hood must be closed ÿ p. 317.
Fig. 211 Passat Variant: changing the rear window
wiper blade.
— Switch the ignition on and off again.
— Briefly press the wiper lever downwards.
Factory-fitted wiper blades are coated with
graphite. This layer is responsible for the sweep on
Raise the arms of the wiper from the windshield
the glass taking place silently. If the layer is damaged,
among other things, the noise will increase when
scanning on the glass.
— Before raising the wiper arms, place them in the
service position ÿ .
— To lift an arm of the wiper, only hold it in the area
where the wiper blade is attached.
Regularly check the condition of the wiper blades.
If the brushes slide with difficulty, change them
Before driving off, reposition the wiper arms on the
windscreen! With the ignition on, briefly press the
wiper lever downwards so that the wiper arms return
to their starting position.
if they are damaged or clean them if they are dirty
ÿ .
If the wiper blades are damaged, replace them
immediately. Wiper blades can be purchased from
specialized workshops.
Cleaning the wiper blades In the
WARNING
case of the windscreen wipers: Before raising the
wiper arms, place them in the service position ÿ p.
300.
· To prevent damage to the engine hood and
wiper arms, only lift them from the windshield
once they are in the service position.
— To lift an arm of the wiper, only hold it in the area
where the wiper blade is attached.
· Before starting the journey, always place the
wiper arms on the windscreen.
— Clean the brushes carefully with a damp sponge
ÿ .
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