Do it yourself
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.
Fig. 138 Vehicle tool kit components (general example).
Towing eye that can be screwed in.
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.
Extraction hook for removing the center wheel covers, wheel hub covers, or wheel bolt covers.
Additional vehicle tool kit
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Vehicles that come equipped with winter wheels have an additional tool kit inside. The additional tool kit does not always have to be carried in the vehicle.
Fig. 139 Additional vehicle tool kit components (general example).
Crank.
Lug wrench.
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.
Fig. 140 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.
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2024 VW ID.4 Owner's Manual
