VW Beetle owners manual page 341

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WARNING Changing a wheel, especially on the side of the road, can be dangerous. To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury: x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Move the vehicle asa fe distance off the road where it is safe to change the wheel. x Always make sure that all passengers, especially children, are in a safe place outside the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic (such as behind a guard rail). x Turn on the emergency flashers and set up another warning device about 25 yards (25 meters) behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic. x Change a wheel by yourself only if you are familiar with the necessary steps. Othrweise, get expert assistance. x Always switch the engine off, firmly apply the parking brake, and shift the trasmnission into Park (P) (automatic transmission) or any gear (manual only) to help prevent the vehicle from moving suddenly and slipping off the jack. x Always make sure that the ground is level nd afirm. If necessary, place the jack on a large and sturdy board or on a similar ground support. x Always block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed with chocks o orther similar things. x Always use proper and undamaged tools when changing a wheel. x Once a wheel is lifted off the ground, having the transmission in Park (P) or in gear will not prevent sudden vehicle movement. x Always use a jack that has been approved by the manufacturer for your vehicle. Nveer use other jacks, even if they have been approved for use on other Volkswagen models. x To reduce the risk of losing control, crashes, and serious personal injuries, never loosen the screws on rims with threaded rim rings. x After changing a wheel, have the wheel bolt tightening torque checked with an accurate torque wrench. x After changing a wheel or tire, reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemTi, re Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Preparations for changing a wheel ¤Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS Checklist Getting ready to change a wheel. Follow these steps in the order listed here ⇒ : 1. If you have a flat tire, move as far away from traffic as possible. Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface where no part of the hot catalytic converter and exhaust system can come into contact with flammable materials under the vehicle, such as dry grass, brush, spilled fuel, etc. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving, Braking and parking. 3. Automatic transmission: Shift the transmission into Park (P), Shifting. 4. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch, Starting and stopping the engine. 5. Manual transmission: Engage a gear, Shifting. 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 the luggage compartment is loaded: Remove the luggage. 9. Take the compact spare wheel and the vehicle tool kit out of the luggage compartment.

owners manual VW Beetle

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