Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Vehicle toolkit / 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:

Symbols in the roof
Symbol Meaning Interior lights and reading lights Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof ...

Windscreen wiper lever
Fig. 72 Operating the front windscreen wiper Fig. 73 Operating the rear window wiper First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Move the windscreen wiper lever to the desired position : ⓪ Switches ...

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 ...