Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

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Observe any country-specific legislation when securing your vehicle in the event of a breakdown.

Additional information and warnings:

Preparation for working in the engine compartment

In an emergency

Changing a wheel

Breakdown set

WARNING

In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident, a loose vehicle toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel could be flung though the vehicle and cause severe injuries.

Always ensure that the vehicle toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel or temporary spare wheel are secured in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Unsuitable or damaged tools in the vehicle toolkit can lead to accidents and injuries.

Never work with unsuitable or damaged tools from the vehicle toolkit.

Stowage

Fig. 161 In the luggage compartment underneath the floor covering A: Spare wheel and vehicle toolkit without ball coupling, B: Spare wheel and vehicle toolkit with ball coupling, C: Spare wheel ...

Other materials:

Wheel cover
Fig. 163 Removing press-on wheel covers Fig. 164 Removing bolted-on wheel covers First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Removing and fitting press-on wheel covers Take the box spanner and wire hook from the toolkit . Insert the wire hook into o ...

Emergency Wheels
Spare Wheel Notes If Necessary, Explain to the Customer the Information About Tires and Refer the Customer to the Owner's Manual. The following notes listed also apply to spare wheels that are marked wi ...

Light Alloy Wheels, Preparing
WARNING Do not repair damaged rims by heating, welding or adding or removing material. Do not repair damaged or deformed rims or rims with cracked or deformed bolt h ...