How to use the jack that comes with Volkswagen?
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Volkswagen's built-in jack usage steps are as follows: 1. Ensure the jack's base is fully supported on the ground, then turn the crank to raise the jack's lifting claw until it is close to the car; 2. Once the lifting claw is near the car, position it to grip the vertical edge of the car's side beam. This ensures the jack does not slip when lifting the car; 3. Turn the crank to lift the car until the wheels are just off the ground. Additional relevant information: 1. Volkswagen is an automobile manufacturing company headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany, founded by Ferdinand Porsche. 2. The Volkswagen brand group includes Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Skoda, Bentley and Bugatti, Porsche, Scania, MAN, totaling 8 brands.
Last time I changed a tire using a Volkswagen jack, the first step was to park the car on a flat and solid surface, engage the handbrake, and put it in P gear. Finding the jack position is crucial—for sedans, it's usually in the spare tire well, and lifting the floorboard reveals that silver contraption with a crank handle. Volkswagen vehicles have a raised side rail underneath, marked with dedicated triangular notches—the jack's groove must align here when lifting, or else the car's underbody sheet metal could deform. Insert the crank handle and turn it slowly clockwise, remembering to keep movements steady; stop once you hear the tire lift about 2 cm off the ground. When lowering the car after replacing the tire, turn the handle counterclockwise, but do it even slower and steadier than when lifting. A safety reminder: never crawl under the car—this jack is only meant for temporary emergency tire changes.
Last time I helped my neighbor change a tire, I noticed an important point about the VW jack: its support area is extremely small, about the size of a fingernail, so you must position it precisely. It's best to carry a non-slip pad or use a thick wooden board to increase friction. Before operating, secure the tires diagonally opposite the one being replaced with bricks to prevent the car from rolling. When jacking up the car, squat on the side to operate and never stand directly in front of the lever. After removing the tire, immediately place it under the car as a secondary safety measure. The VW car jack lever has a folding design—make sure the latch is securely locked before applying force. The two most important words throughout the entire process are: slow and steady.
