Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Foreword
| The content of this guide has been divided into two section. |
| The first section contains information and important tips
about “towing a trailer”. For example, technical requirements
for towing or the function of the towing control module are
described. |
| The second section contains tables that list towing weights,
including braked, unbraked and tongue weight, grouped according
to engine. If possible, the requirements that must be met before
the towing weight may be increased are also explained. |
| Volkswagen vehicles are designed according to high safety
standards. |
| We recommend to use only replacement parts identified as
Original Volkswagen parts. These parts are known to be reliable,
safe and suitable. |
| Other parts on the market have not been assessed according
to these standards. This includes parts that may have TÜV
approval or that are licensed. The vehicle manufacturer is not
liable if such parts are installed. |
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| Legal Requirements outside Germany |
| Follow all country-specific laws and regulations. Contact
the importer if questions arise. |
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Factory-Installed Trailer Hitch
If the vehicle was already delivered from the factory with a
trailer hitch, all of the technical and legal requirements for
towing a ...
Other materials:
Switching the TCS on and off
Fig. 116 In the centre console: button
for switching the TCS on and off manually
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The electronic stability control (ESC) only
functions when the engine is running. It consists of ABS, EDL and TCS.
When the engine is r ...
Notes on towing
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Tow rope or tow bar
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow bar. Only use a tow rope
if you do not have a tow bar.
The tow rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the strain on both
vehicles. It is advisab ...
Autogas
Fig. 133 In the upper section of the centre
console: switch for Autogas
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings When the vehicle is restarted, the last
manually selected operating mode will be adopted automatically. If, for example,
autogas mode was activa ...
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Towing Guide
Technical Requirements