Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
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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
- Always ensure that the vehicle toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel or temporary spare wheel are secured in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
- Never work with unsuitable or damaged tools from the vehicle toolkit.
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:
Tires, Aging
Even tires that look in good shape, new or hardly use and
have sufficient tread depth and that are older than 6 years, can
age caused by moisture and winter conditions.
Tire test show that through continual development, new
rubber ...
Unlocking the selector lever lock manually
Fig. 159 Removing the cover of the
gearshift gate (left-hand drive) The controls are mirrored in right-hand drive
vehicles
Fig. 160 Unlocking the selector
lever lock manually
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
If the power fails in the vehicle (for ...
Removing the ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Unhitch the trailer .
Remove the cover from the lock on the handwheel.
Insert the key ⑧ into the lock and turn it clockwise.
Hold the ball coupling tightly in your left hand .
Use your right ha ...
