VW EOS FL owners manual page 356

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Removing the wheel x Review the checklisPrt eparations for changing a wheel. x Loosen the wheel boltsWh, eel bolts. x Lift the vehicleLif, ting the vehicle with the vehicle jack. x Completely unscrew and remove the previously loosened wheel bolts using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle ⇒ fig. 187. Place the wheel bolts on a clean surface. x Remove the wheel. Mounting a spare or compact spare wheel If the tire is a unidirectional tire, be sure to install it in the proper rolling direction, Unidirectional tires. x Place the spare wheel or compact spare wheel on the axle. x Screw in the wheel bolts clockwise and tighten themsl ightly using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle. x Lower the vehicle with the jack. x Use the lug wrench to firmly tighten all wheel bolts (turn clockwise⇒ ) . Do not tighten them in sequence! Tighten any wheel bolt to begin, then tighten the wheel bolt diagonally opposite the first bolt, and so forth. x Install the wheel bolt caps, center wheel hubcap, or wheel cover, if anyWh, eel trim. WARNING Wheel bolts that are tightened or installed improperly can come loose, causing loss of vehicle control, a crash, and serious personal injury. x Always keep wheel bolts andthr eads in the wheel hub clean and free of oil and grease. The wheel bolts must turn easily and must be tightened with the right torque. x Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle only to turn the wheel bolts wen hthey are loose, never to loosen them or tighten them firmly. WARNING Improper use of a compact spare wheel can cause loss of vehicle control, a crash or other accident, and serious personal injury. x Never use a compact spare wheel if it is damaged or worn down to the wear indicators . x Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a compact spare wheel. Avoid full-throttle acceleration, heavy braking, and fast cornering! x Never drive more than 125 miles (200 km) with a compact spare wheel that is installed on the front axle (drive axle). x Replace the compact spare with a normal wheel and tire as soon as possible. Compac t spare tires are designed for brief use only. After changing a wheel ¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS x Clean the tools in the vehicle tool kit if necessary and stow them in the foam insert in the luggage compartment, Vehicle tool kit. x Securely store the compact spare wheel or the wheel you took off the vehicle in the luggage compartment.

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