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:
Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsCleaning windows and exterior mirrors
Moisten the windows and exterior mirrors with commercially available, alcohol-based
glass cleaner.
Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a lint-free cloth. Chamois
l ...
Introduction
With the ignition switched on, the different display functions can be
accessed via the menus.
There are no buttons on the windscreen wiper lever in vehicles equipped with
a multifunction steering wheel. The multifunction display is controlled using
the buttons on the multifunction steering w ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: → Controls
for the air conditioning system
→ Controls for the heating and fresh air system
→ Information on the air conditioning system
→ Vents
→ Air recirculation mode
...
