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 jacking point → Fig. 156 and 10. Position the jack and simultaneously contin- ue to crank the claw up until it is in position around the jacking point underneath the ve- hicle. → Fig. 156 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! This can lead to seri- ous and fatal injuries! To reduce the risk of ac- cident casualties, the following precautions must be strictly observed when lifting a vehicle: Fig.
156 Jack applied at the rear left-hand side of the vehicle ● Use only vehicle jacks that have been ap- proved by Volkswagen for your vehicle. Other vehicle jacks could slip out of position – this includes vehicle jacks supplied with other Volkswagen models. The jack may be positioned only at the reinforce- ments on the underbody, which are located be- hind the markings on the body. → Fig. 155 There are corresponding jacking points beside each wheel → . ● Jack up the vehicle only on a flat and firm surface. 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 to prevent the jack from slipping. Checklist For your own safety, carry out the following points in the specified order → : 1. Find a flat and firm surface suitable for lifting vehicles. ● Use an anti-slip surface covering, e.g. a rub- ber mat, to prevent the jack from slipping on slippery ground, e.g. a tiled floor. 2. Turn the steering wheel to keep the wheels straight. 3. Switch off the engine. If the vehicle with manual manual gearbox, move the selector lever into a gear; For automatic gearbox, put the gear lever in position P → page 104, switch on the electronic parking brake.
→ page 122 ● Fit the jack only at the described jacking points. The jack claw must grip the vertical rib under the side member securely. ● Never place any part of your body, e.g. your arm, underneath the vehicle if the latter is only supported by the jack. Beware of injury! 4. Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being worked on with collapsible wheel stop or other suitable object. ● If you have to work underneath the vehicle, use suitable stands to provide extra support for the vehicle. 5. Loosen the wheel bolts of the wheel to be replaced. → page 199 ● Never lift the vehicle when the vehicle is til- ted to one side or the engine is running. 6.
Find the jacking point under the vehicle which is closest to the wheel that is being changed. → Fig. 155 ● Never start the engine when the vehicle is jacked up! Engine vibrations can cause the vehicle to fall off the jack. 7. Insert the hand crank into the opening on the jack. (depending on the vehicle type). WARNING 8. Crank up the jack until it just fits under the jacking point of the vehicle. Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and se- vere injuries! Owner's manual 202