2015 Volkswagen GTI 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.

More information:

• Luggage compartment  

• Trailer towing  

• Working in the engine compartment  

• In an emergency  

• Changing a wheel  

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 accidents and injury.

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

Storage

Fig. 170 In the luggage compartment: Floor covering raised and secured.

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first 

The vehicle tool kit, spare wheel or compact spare wheel may be in one of several places under the floor covering in the luggage compartment.

• If necessary, detach the luggage net.

• Lift the floor covering and secure it in the stops on either side of the luggage compartment   (small arrows).

NOTE

Always guide the luggage compartment floor covering back down carefully. Dropping the floor covering could damage the vehicle trim and the floor covering itself.

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

Contents

Fig. 171 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.
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.