2019 Volkswagen Beetle Owners Manual - Vehicle tool kit

Vehicle tool kit

 Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

When securing the vehicle after a breakdown, always obey all applicable legal requirements.

WARNING

Loose tools and other items in the vehicle tool kit and a loose 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 compact spare wheel are securely stowed in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Improper or damaged vehicle tools can lead to accidents and injury.

• Never work with tools that are damaged or not right for the job.

Storage

Fig. 140 In the luggage compartment: Floor covering raised and ① secured (Beetle Coupe models).

Fig. 141 In the luggage compartment: Floor covering ① folded back (Beetle Convertible models).

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first 

The vehicle tool kit is in the luggage compartment in one of several places, such as under the luggage compartment floor panel.

• Open the trunk lid  .

• Beetle Coupe models: Lift the floor panel by the handle and hang it on the hook beneath the luggage compartment cover  .

• Beetle Convertible models: Lift the floor panel   and remove it from the luggage compartment.

Completely retract the jack after use. Otherwise it will not fit in its compartment and cannot be stowed safely.

Contents

Fig. 142 Contents of the vehicle tool kit.

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first 

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 

1. Screwdriver with a hexagonal socket in the handle for removing or inserting previously loosened wheel bolts. The screwdriver blade is reversible. The screwdriver may be stored under the lug wrench. For vehicles with a subwoofer in the luggage compartment, the tool kit contains a Torx bit for the screwdriver. Use the screwdriver with the Torx bit to remove or install the subwoofer screws.
2. Screw-in towing eye.
3. Hubcap puller clip for removing hubcaps, wheel covers, or wheel bolt caps.
4. Jack. Before putting the jack back in the foam insert, be sure to completely crank the jack down to its original position.
5. Lug wrench.
6. Crank.
7. Hexagonal socket wrench for the convertible top emergency release (Beetle Convertible models only).
8. Emergency handle for latching the front of the convertible top (Beetle Convertible models only).

Maintaining the vehicle jack

The vehicle jack requires no regular maintenance. If necessary, apply multi-purpose grease to the joints of the vehicle jack.