Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Checklist
In the event of a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from the flow of traffic.
Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .
Automatic gearbox: move the selector lever to position P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_0 .
Manual gearbox: select a gear Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .
Ensure that all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle and go straight to a safe place, e.g. behind the safety barrier.
Chock the wheel opposite the wheel being worked on with a stone or a similar object.
When towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly.
Remove any items of luggage from the luggage compartment.
Remove the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel and vehicle toolkit from the luggage compartment.
Remove the hubcaps Hubcaps Hubcaps .
The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for changing the wheel :
WARNING
- Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.
Preparations for changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings ...
Wheel bolts
Fig. 166 Changing a wheel:
loosening the wheel bolts
Fig. 167 Changing a wheel:
anti-theft bolt and adapter
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Only the ...
Other materials:
Battery, Charging
Requirements
WARNING
Batteries that have a light yellow visual indicator
do not have to be tested or charged. Jump starting must
not be used!
There is a risk ...
Checking and refilling the windscreen washer fluid level
Fig. 77 In the engine compartment: cap
of washer fluid reservoir
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The windscreen washer fluid level should be checked regularly and topped up as
necessary.
A filter can be found in the feed throat of the washer fluid re ...
Gear-change indicator
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings In some vehicles, the instrument cluster
will show which gear should be selected while the vehicle is in motion to reduce
fuel consumption.
Display
Meaning
The c ...
