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6. Have all passengers exit and go to a safe place, such as behind a guard rail.

7. Block the diagonally opposite wheel with chocks or other suitable things.

8. If towing a trailer: Unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park the trailer properly.

9. If the luggage compartment is loaded: Remove the luggage.

10. Raise and secure the luggage compartment floor.

11. If applicable: Remove the subwoofer

⇒ Removing the subwoofer.

12. Unscrew the fastening screw with washer counterclockwise and remove.

13. Take the spare or compact spare wheel and the vehicle tool kit out of the luggage compartment.

14. Take off the wheel covers

⇒ Wheel trim.

WARNING

Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and serious personal injuries.

Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common

sense.

Wheel bolts

Fig. 191 Changing a wheel: Loosening the wheel bolts.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Loosen the wheel bolts only with the lug wrench that was supplied with the vehicle.

Loosen the wheel bolts only about 1 turn before lifting the vehicle with the jack.

If a wheel bolt does not come loose, carefully push the end of the lug wrench with your foot. Make sure
you are standing firmly on the ground and hold on to the vehicle for support.

Loosening the wheel bolts

Push the lug wrench over the wheel bolt all the way

⇒

fig. 191

.

Holding the lug wrench at the end, loosen the wheel bolt by turning it counterclockwise about 1

complete turn (360°)

⇒ .

Important information regarding wheel bolts

The design of rims and wheel bolts is matched to the factory-installed wheels. If different wheels are
installed, wheel bolts with the right length and bolt head shape must be used. The attachment of the
wheels and function of the brake system depend on this.

It may not be possible to use wheel bolts from different vehicles of the same model.

Wheel bolt tightening torque

Correctly tightened bolts for steel and alloy wheel rims should have a torque of 88 ft-lbs (120 Nm).
After changing a wheel, have the wheel bolt tightening torque checked right away with an accurate
torque wrench.

Before you check the tightening torque, replace corroded and difficult-to-turn wheel bolts and clean
the threads in the wheel hub.

Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hubs. The bolts can come loose while
driving if greased or oiled, even if tightened to the required torque.

WARNING

Improperly tightened wheel bolts can come loose while driving and cause you to lose control
over the vehicle, resulting in accidents and serious injuries.

Only use wheel bolts that belong your vehicle and to the wheel being installed.
Never use different wheel bolts.
Wheel bolts and wheel hub threads must always be clean, easy-to-turn and free of oil and

grease.

Only use the lug wrench that is supplied with the vehicle to loosen the wheel bolts.
Loosen the wheel bolts only about 1 turn before lifting the vehicle with the jack.
Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hubs. The bolts can come

loose while driving if greased or oiled, even if tightened to the required torque.

Never loosen bolted connections on wheel rims with bolted rim rings.
If the wheel bolts are not tightened to the proper torque, the wheel can come off the vehi-

cle when it is moving. Extremely high torque can damage the wheel bolts and/or their
threads.

Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack

Fig. 192 Lift points for the jack.

Fig. 193 Jack in position at the left rear lift point.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The jack must be positioned at one of the 4 lift points marked on the vehicle body (2 on each side as

shown in

⇒

fig. 192

). You must use the lift point closest to the wheel being changed

⇒ .

The vehicle may only be lifted by a jack positioned at one of the 4 jack lift points.

Checklist

For your own safety and that of your passengers, carry out the following steps in the order listed

⇒ :

1. Find a level spot on firm ground for lifting the vehicle.

2. Switch off the engine. Automatic transmission: shift the transmission into Park (P))

⇒ Automatic

transmission: Selector lever. Manual transmission only: shift into a gear

⇒ Manual transmission:

Gearshift lever. Then firmly apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving

⇒

Braking and parking.

3. If towing a trailer: Unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park the trailer properly.

4. Straighten the steering wheel so that the front wheels point straight forward.

5. Block the diagonally opposite wheel with chocks or other suitable things.

6. Loosen the wheel bolts of the wheel to be changed

⇒ Wheel bolts.

7. Find the jack lift point

⇒

fig. 192

on the vehicle frame that is closest to the wheel to be changed.

8. Insert the crank

⇒

fig. 186

(6)

into the opening on the vehicle jack

⇒

fig. 186

(4)

.

9. Crank up the jack so that it still just fits underneath the lift point.

10. Position the jack so that its base is directly underneath the lift point

⇒

fig. 193

, making sure that the

entire base of the jack rests securely on the ground.

11. Align the jack and wind up the jack claw at the same time, until the claw cradles the vertical rib

underneath the vehicle

⇒

fig. 193

(arrow).

12. Continue cranking up the jack until the wheel is just a little off the ground.

WARNING

Improper use of your vehicle jack can cause the vehicle to fall off the jack leading to serious
personal injury. To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury:

Use only jacks approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle. Other jacks might slip, even those

approved for other Volkswagen models, but not for your vehicle.

Always set up the jack on firm and level ground. The vehicle may slip off the jack if the

jack is resting on soft or sloping ground. If necessary, place a sturdy board under the jack.

On a hard, slippery surface (such as a tiled floor), use an anti-skid rubber mat or some-

thing similar to help prevent the jack from slipping.

Position the jack only at the described vehicle lift points. Before you raise your vehicle,

always make sure the jack claw properly grips the vertical rib under the sill so that the jack

does not slip off when you are raising the vehicle

⇒

fig. 193

.

Never have any part of your body (such as your arm or leg) under the vehicle when it is

supported by the jack. Never let other persons have any part of their body under the vehicle,
either!

If you must work under a vehicle raised on a floor jack, always make sure that the vehicle

is safely supported on safety stands intended for that purpose that are strong enough to
support the weight of the vehicle.

Never lift the vehicle when it is tilted or inclined to one side or the engine is running.
Never lift the vehicle when more than 1 tire is flat or damaged.
Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by a jack. Engine vibrations may

cause the vehicle to slip off the jack.

WARNING

Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and serious personal injuries.

Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common

sense.

Removing the subwoofer

Fig. 194 Under the luggage compartment floor: Subwoofer (if equipped).

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The subwoofer, if equipped, is located under the luggage compartment floor and must be removed to
access the spare wheel.

Removing the subwoofer

Follow these steps in the order listed:

1. Raise and secure the luggage compartment floor

⇒ Storage.

2. Unscrew the handwheel

⇒

fig. 194

(1)

in a counterclockwise direction (arrow).

3. To release the connector, press and hold the center tab down with one hand

(2)

.

4. With the other hand, grasp the connector on both sides, and carefully pull the connector out of the

socket in the direction of the arrow (magnified view). Put the electric cable aside.

5. Remove the subwoofer carefully and place in a clean storage location.

Reinstalling the subwoofer

1. Reinstall the subwoofer carefully back into the recess. The tip of the arrow symbol “FRONT” on the

subwoofer

(3)

must point toward the front of the vehicle

2. Insert the connector

(2)

into the socket until it clicks into place.

3. Turn the handwheel

(1)

clockwise to secure the subwoofer.

4. Carefully lower the luggage compartment floor back into place.

Changing a wheel

Fig. 195 Changing a wheel: Remove previously loosened wheel bolts using the screwdriver handle.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Removing the wheel

Review the checklist

⇒ Preparations for changing a wheel.

Loosen the wheel bolts

⇒ Wheel bolts.

Lift the vehicle

⇒ Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack.

Completely unscrew and remove the previously loosened wheel bolts using the hexagonal socket

in the screwdriver handle

⇒

fig. 195

. Place the wheel bolts on a clean surface.

Remove the wheel.

Mounting a spare or compact spare wheel

If the tire is a unidirectional tire, be sure to install it in the proper rolling direction

⇒ Tires and wheels.

Place the spare wheel or compact spare wheel on the axle.
Screw in the wheel bolts clockwise and tighten them slightly using the hexagonal socket in the

screwdriver handle.

Lower the vehicle with the jack.

Use the lug wrench to firmly tighten all wheel bolts (turn clockwise)

⇒ . Do not tighten them in

sequence! Tighten any wheel bolt to begin, then tighten the wheel bolt diagonally opposite the first
bolt, and so forth.

Install the wheel bolt caps, center wheel hubcap, or wheel cover, if any

⇒ Wheel trim.

WARNING

Wheel bolts that are tightened or installed improperly can come loose, causing loss of vehi-
cle control, a crash, and serious personal injury.

Always keep wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hub clean and free of oil and grease.

The wheel bolts must turn easily and must be tightened with the right torque.

Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle only to turn the wheel bolts when they

are loose, never to loosen them or tighten them firmly.

WARNING

Improper use of a compact spare wheel can cause loss of vehicle control, a crash or other
accident, and serious personal injury.

Never use a compact spare wheel if it is damaged or worn down to the wear indicators.
Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a compact spare wheel. Avoid full-throttle

acceleration, heavy braking, and fast cornering!

Never drive more than 125 miles (200 km) with a compact spare wheel that is installed on

the front axle (drive axle).

Replace the compact spare with a normal wheel and tire as soon as possible. Compact

spare tires are designed for brief use only.

After changing a wheel

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Clean the tools in the vehicle tool kit if necessary and stow them in the foam insert in the luggage

compartment

⇒ Vehicle tool kit.

Securely store the spare wheel, compact spare wheel, or the wheel you took off the vehicle in the

luggage compartment.

Have the wheel bolt tightening torque immediately checked with a torque wrench

⇒ Wheel bolt

tightening torque.

Have the damaged wheel replaced as soon as possible.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System must be recalibrated after each tire change

⇒ Tire Pres-

sure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Fuses

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Fuses in the vehicle

Replacing blown fuses

Due to ongoing development of the vehicle, configuration-dependent allocation of fuses and the com-
bined fuse protection of multiple loads with one fuse, an up-to-date overview of the fuse location per
load is not possible at the time of printing. Detailed information regarding fuse box layout is available
from authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen Service Facilities.

In general, one fuse can protect several loads. One load can also be protected by several fuses.

Find out why the fuse blew and correct the problem before replacing a blown fuse. If a newly replaced
fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical system should be checked by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

More information:

Working in the engine compartment

WARNING

High voltage systems in the engine compartment can cause electrical shocks, severe burns,
and even death!

Never touch ignition cables. Never touch other components of the high voltage electronic

ignition system.

Avoid short circuits in the electrical system.

WARNING

Using the wrong fuse, using a blown fuse that has been repaired, and using metal objects in
place of fuses to complete the electrical connection in the circuit can cause fires and serious
personal injury.

Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher amp rating. Replace a blown fuse only with

a fuse of the same amperage (same color and same imprint) and same overall size.

Never repair fuses.
Never replace fuses with a metal strip, a paper clip, or a similar object.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage to the electrical system, switch off all lights and accessories,

switch off the ignition, and remove the key from the ignition switch before replacing a fuse.

If a fuse is replaced with a fuse with higher amperage, this can also cause damage at differ-

ent locations in the electrical system.

Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture. Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes

can cause damage to the electrical system.

Fuses in the vehicle

Fig. 196 On the driver side in the instrument panel: Fuse box cover.

Fig. 197 In the engine compartment: Fuse box cover 1 with tweezers 2.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Replace a blown fuse only with a fuse of the same amperage (same color and same imprint) and
same overall size.

Fuse types

Regular blade fuse (ATO

®

).

Mini blade fuse (MINI

®

).

Cartridge fuse (JCASE

®

).

Fuse color coding

Color

Current strength in

amps

(ATO

®

/MINI

®

)

Current strength in

amps

(JCASE

®

)

Black

1

—

Color

Current strength in

amps

(ATO

®

/MINI

®

)

Current strength in

amps

(JCASE

®

)

Light

brown

5

—

Brown

7.5

—

Red

10

50

Blue

15

20

Yellow

20

60

White or

clear

25

—

Green

30

40

Orange

40

—

Pink

30

30

Opening the fuse box in the instrument panel

Pull the lower part of the cover toward the steering wheel (in the direction of the arrow

⇒

fig. 196

)

and remove the cover from the bottom. This action may require moderate force.

To install, guide the cover from the bottom into the instrument panel and push in the direction

opposite to the arrow

⇒

fig. 196

until you can hear it latch into place.

Opening the fuse box in the engine compartment

Open the engine hood

⇒ Working in the engine compartment.

Press the release tabs in the direction of the arrows

⇒

fig. 197

to unlock the fuse box cover

(1)

.

Remove the cover upward.
To install push the cover onto the fuse box. The locking tabs must latch with an audible “click.”

In some vehicles, there are plastic tweezers for removing fuses on the inside of the fuse box cover

(2)

.

NOTICE

To help prevent vehicle damage, be careful when removing fuse box covers and be sure to

reinstall them properly.

Open fuse boxes must be protected from dirt and moisture. Dirt and moisture in fuse boxes

can cause damage to the electrical system.

The vehicle contains other fuses in addition to those mentioned in this section. Have these fuses

replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Replacing blown fuses

Fig. 198 Blown fuse: A: Blade fuse. B: JCASE® fuse.

Fig. 199 Removing or installing a blade fuse with the plastic tweezers: A: Blade fuse. B: JCASE® fuse.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Preparations

Switch off the headlights, the ignition, and all electrical consumers.

Open the appropriate fuse box

⇒ Fuses in the vehicle.

Identifying a blown fuse

Shine a flashlight on the fuse. This makes it easier to tell if the fuse has blown.
A blown blade fuse (ATO

®

, MINI

®

) has metal strips that have burned through, which you can see

through the transparent housing from above and from the side

⇒

fig. 198

A.

A blown cartridge fuse (JCASE

®

) has metal strips that have burned through, which you can see

through the transparent housing from above

⇒

fig. 198

B.

Replacing a fuse

In some vehicles, there are plastic tweezers for removing blade fuses on the inside of the fuse box
cover in the engine compartment.

Open the fuse box cover in the engine compartment

⇒ page 434, Fuses in the vehicle and remove

the plastic tweezers.

Depending on the type of fuse, slide the tweezers

⇒

fig. 199

A

(1)

or

⇒

fig. 199

B

(1)

onto the fuse

from the side.

Pull out the fuse.
If the fuse is blown, replace the fuse with a new fuse of the same amperage (same color and same

imprint) and same size

⇒ .

Clip the plastic tweezers back into the holder inside the fuse box cover.
Replace the fuse box cover.

NOTICE

If a fuse is replaced with a fuse with higher amperage, then damage can occur at various plac-
es in the electrical system.

Jump-starting

Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Jump-start terminal

Using jumper cables

If your engine does not start because the vehicle battery is dead, your vehicle's battery can be con-
nected to the battery of another vehicle to start your engine (jump-starting). Check the battery acid

level indicator on the vehicle battery before jump-starting

⇒ Vehicle battery.

You must use jumper cables that meet recognized industrial standards (check information provided by
the jumper cable manufacturer). For vehicles with gasoline engines, the cross-section of the jumper
cable wire must be at least 0.038 in.

2

(25 mm

2

), or about 3 ga. (AWG). For vehicles with diesel en-

gines, the cross-section must be at least 0.054 in

2

(35 mm

2

), or about 2 ga. (AWG).

More information:

Starting assistance systems
Selective catalytic reduction (AdBlue

®

)

Working in the engine compartment
Vehicle battery

WARNING

Working on the batteries or the electrical system in your vehicle can cause serious acid
burns, fires, or electrical shock.

Always keep children away from battery acid and vehicle batteries in general.
Sulfuric battery acid is very corrosive and can cause blindness and damage to unprotect-

ed skin. Never let battery acid or lead particles contact your eyes, skin, and clothing.

Never lean over a vehicle battery. Always wear protective gloves and eye protection. To

reduce your risk of injury, never tilt the batteries; acid could spill out through the vents and
burn you.

A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when the battery is being charged.
Always avoid fires, sparks, open flame, and smoking. Never create sparks or electrostatic

charges when handling cables and electrical equipment. Never short-circuit the battery ter-
minals. High-energy sparks can cause serious personal injury.

If you get battery acid in your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with cold water for

several minutes and get medical attention immediately. If you swallow any battery acid, get
medical attention immediately.

WARNING

Improper use of jumper cables when jump-starting a vehicle with a dead battery can cause
the battery to explode, leading to serious personal injury. To help reduce the risk of battery
explosion:

All work on the batteries or the electrical system in your vehicle can cause serious acid

burns, fires, or electrical shocks. Always read and heed the following WARNINGS and safety

precautions before working on the batteries or the electrical system

⇒ Vehicle battery.

Always make sure that the battery providing starting assistance (the booster battery) has

the same voltage as the dead battery (12 V) and about the same amperage capacity (see bat-
tery label).

Never jump-start a vehicle with a thawed or frozen vehicle battery. The battery can ex-

plode. A dead battery can freeze at temperatures around +32 °F (0 °C).

A battery that is frozen or was frozen, but has since thawed, must be replaced.
When the vehicle battery is jump-started, it gives off hydrogen gas, which is highly explo-

sive! Always keep fire, sparks, open flame, and smoking materials far away from vehicle bat-
teries. Never use a mobile telephone while connecting or disconnecting jumper cables.

Jump-start batteries only in well-ventilated areas. Batteries give off highly explosive hy-

drogen gas during jump-starting.

Always route the jumper cables so that they cannot get caught in any moving parts in the

engine compartment.

Never short out the battery terminals by connecting the positive (+) and negative (-) termi-

nals with each other.

Never connect the negative cable from the other vehicle directly to the negative terminal

of the dead battery, as this may cause the hydrogen gas given off by the dead battery to ex-
plode.

Never attach the negative cable from the vehicle providing starting assistance to any part

of the fuel system or to the brake hoses or brake lines.

Never allow the non-insulated parts of the battery clamps to touch.
Never allow the jumper cable attached to the positive battery terminal to contact metal

parts of the vehicle.

Always follow the instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer.

NOTICE

To help prevent extensive damage to the vehicle electrical system, read and heed the follow-
ing:

Connecting jumper cables improperly can cause a short circuit and do expensive damage

to the vehicle's electrical system.

Do not let the vehicles touch each other while the jumper cables are connected. If they do,

electrical current may flow between the vehicles when the positive (+) terminals are connected,
causing electrical system damage.

Jump-start terminal

Fig. 200 In the engine compartment: Negative jump-start terminal -

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The jump-start terminal for connecting the black jump-start cable is in the engine compartment
⇒

fig. 200

(–)

.

The vehicle can only be jump-started or be used to jump-start another vehicle via this jump-start
terminal.

Using jumper cables

Fig. 201 Diagram for attaching the jumper cables: Dead battery 1 and booster battery 2.

Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

The dead battery must be properly connected to the vehicle's electrical system.

Make certain that the vehicles are not touching each other. Otherwise, electric current could flow as
soon as the positive terminals (+) are connected. Use longer jumper cables if necessary.

The clamps on the jumper cables must have good contact to bare metal on the battery terminals.

If the engine does not start, stop the process after 10 seconds and repeat after about 1 minute.

The procedure for attaching and for removing the jumper cables is described below. Perform each of
the following steps only in the order described, which follow the letters shown in the illustration
⇒

fig. 201

A – B – C – D.

Attaching jumper cables

1. Switch off the ignition in both vehicles

⇒ page 229, Starting and stopping the engine.

2. Open the battery cover in the engine compartment if the battery has a cover

⇒ Vehicle battery.

3. Attach one end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal

(+)

of the dead battery:

(1)

⇒ .

4. Attach the other end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal

(+)

of the good battery

(booster battery):

(2)

.

5. Attach one end of the black jumper cable to the negative jump-start terminal

⇒ Jump-start termi-

nal, or if that is not available, to the negative terminal

(-)

of the battery in the vehicle providing

assistance

(2)

⇒

fig. 201

.

6. Attach the other end of the black jumper cable

(3)

to the negative jump-start terminal

⇒ Jump-start

terminal, or if that is not available, a bare metal part of the vehicle with the dead battery. This
part should be connected directly to the engine block. You may also attach the cable to the engine

block itself or to the towing eye installed on the front of the vehicle

⇒ Towing. Attach the clamp to

a point that is as far away as possible from the dead battery

(1)

⇒ .

7. Route the jumper cables so that they cannot get caught in any moving parts in the engine com-

partment of either vehicle.

Starting the engine

Start the engine of the vehicle with the good battery that is providing help and let it run at idle

speed.

Turn on the ignition of the vehicle with the dead battery. If the engine starts, wait 2 to 3 minutes

until it “runs smoothly” before removing the jumper cables as described below

⇒ . If the engine

does not start within about 10 seconds, turn off the ignition and wait at least 1 minute; then try again.

Before removing the jumper cables

Switch off the headlights (if they are on).
In the vehicle with the dead battery, switch on the heater fan and the rear window defroster. This

helps to minimize voltage spikes when the cables are disconnected.

Removing jumper cables

With the engine running, remove the jumper cables in reverse order to the way they were connected.

1. Disconnect the black (-) cable from the vehicle with the dead battery.

2. Disconnect the black (-) cable from the other vehicle (vehicle with the good battery).

3. Disconnect the red (+) cable from the other vehicle (vehicle with the good battery).

4. Disconnect the red (+) cable from the vehicle with the dead battery.

5. Close the battery cover.

6. If necessary, unscrew the towing eye on the front of the vehicle

⇒ Installing the front towing eye.

WARNING

Improper use of jumper cables when jump-starting a vehicle with a dead battery can cause
the battery to explode, leading to serious personal injury. To help reduce the risk of battery
explosion:

All work on the batteries or the electrical system in your vehicle can cause serious acid

burns, fires, or electrical shocks. Always read and heed the following WARNINGS and safety

precautions before working on the batteries or the electrical system

⇒ Vehicle battery.

Always wear proper eye protection. Never lean over the vehicle battery.
Attach the jumper cables in the correct order: first the positive cable, then the negative

cable.

Never connect the negative cable from the vehicle providing starting assistance to parts

of the fuel system or to the brake hoses or brake lines.

Never allow the non-insulated parts of the battery clamps to touch.
Never allow the jumper cable attached to the positive battery terminal to contact metal

parts of the vehicle.

Check the battery acid level indicator window on the vehicle battery. Use a flashlight,

never a match, cigarette lighter, or other open flame. If you cannot see the color of the win-
dow clearly, or if it is light yellow or colorless, do not jump-start the vehicle. Get expert assis-
tance.

Avoid electrostatic discharge in the vicinity of the vehicle battery. Sparks may cause the

hydrogen gas escaping from the vehicle battery to ignite.

Never jump-start a vehicle with a battery that is damaged or frozen or that was frozen and

has thawed. The battery can explode. Replace the battery instead.

Always follow the instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer.
Always make sure that the battery providing starting assistance has the same voltage as

the dead battery (12 V) and about the same capacity (see battery label).

Batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas. Always keep fire, sparks, open flame and smok-

ing materials away from batteries.

Never connect the negative cable from the other vehicle directly to the negative terminal

of the dead battery. The hydrogen gas from the battery is explosive.

Never short out the battery terminals by connecting the positive (+) and negative (-) termi-

nals with each other.