Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Lifting the vehicle with the jack
Fig. 168 Jacking points for the vehicle jack (mirrored on the right-hand side of the vehicle)
Fig. 169 Vehicle jack at the rear left-hand side of the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The jack may be applied only at the jacking points shown (markings on the body) . Always use the jacking point closest to the wheel you are working on .
Raise the vehicle using only the designated jacking points.
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 ...
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe
the following actions in the specified order :
Find a firm and level surface
suitable for lifting the vehicle.
Stop the e ...
Other materials:
Radio reception and aerials
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsFor factory-fitted radio or navigation systems, the aerial
for radio reception can be installed in various locations in the vehicle:
On the inside of the rear window, together with the rear window heating.
On the i ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamps
→ Handbrake
→ Parking
→ Information on the brakes
→ Brake support systems
→ Switching the TCS on and off
→ Brake flu ...
Wear Spots
Wear spots are caused by a hard stop with locked wheels
whereby the rubber compound is abraded from the contact patch.
When the tires slide across the road surface, frictional
heat is generated which reduces the abrasion resistance on the
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