Get Do it yourself -> Vehicle tool kit Guide for Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door 2023

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Vehicle tool kit

Introduction

When securing the vehicle in the event of a vehicle breakdown, follow the legal regulations applicable in the respective country.

WARNING

A loose tire mobility set, spare wheel, compact spare wheel or vehicle tool kit can be thrown around the vehicle interior during sudden driving or braking

maneuvers or in a collision. This could result in serious or fatal injuries.

Always make sure the vehicle tool kit, tire mobility set, and spare wheel or compact spare wheel are secured in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Working with an unsuitable or damaged vehicle tool kit may result in accidents. This could result in serious or fatal injuries.

Never work with an unsuitable or damaged vehicle tool kit.

Seek assistance from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility if there is no suitable vehicle tool kit available.

Placement

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

There are a number of different storage locations for the tool box in the vehicle, such as under the luggage compartment ﬂoor or in a side storage compartment of

the luggage compartment.

Depending on the equipment variant, the vehicle may contain a loose box with the vehicle tool kit in the luggage compartment. This supplemental vehicle tool kit is

designed for a possible winter tire change and does not need to be carried in the vehicle at all times → page , Stowing luggage and cargo .

If used, crank the vehicle jack back down so that it can be securely stowed in the vehicle.

Vehicle tool kit components

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

The scope of the tool box depends on the country and equipment. The following information describes the full scope of items that may be included.

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Fig. 180 Vehicle tool kit components (general example).

Screwdriver with hex socket in the handle for removing or installing loose wheel bolts. The screwdriver blade is reversible. The screwdriver may be located

under the lug wrench.

Crank.

Extraction hook for removing the center wheel covers, wheel hub covers, or wheel bolt covers.

Lug wrench.

Adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolt. Volkswagen recommends always keeping the adapter for the wheel bolts in the vehicle with the vehicle tool kit. The code

number for the wheel bolt lock is stamped on the front of the adapter. A replacement adapter can be ordered based on this number if the adapter is lost. Note

the wheel bolt lock code number and keep it separate from the vehicle.

Towing eye that can be screwed in.

Vehicle jack. Before putting the vehicle jack away, crank the vehicle jack claw all the way down.

Tire Pressure Gage

In some countries, there may also be a tire pressure gauge in the vehicle.

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Fig. 181 Additional vehicle tool kit component (general example).

Tire pressure gage (depending on the country).

Jack maintenance

If there is a jack included in the vehicle tool kit, the jack generally does not require maintenance.

1. If necessary, apply universal lubricant to the jack.

Windshield wipers

Putting the windshield wipers in the service position

In the service position, the wiper arms can be lifted off of the windshield.

Fig. 182 Windshield wipers in service position (general example).

Activate the service position using the windshield wiper lever

1. Close the hood, driver and front passenger door.

2. Switch the ignition off and on again.

3. Brieﬂy press the windshield wiper lever towards “one-tap wiping” ⇒ Operating the windshield wiper lever .

Lifting the windshield wiper arms

1. Move the windshield wiper arms into the service position before lifting ⇒

2. Only hold and lift wiper arms in the area where they attach to the wiper blade.

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