Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Notes on tow-starting
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Vehicles should not be tow-started wherever possible. Use jump leads to start the engine instead .
For technical reasons, the following vehicles cannot be tow-started:
- Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
- If the vehicle battery has discharged, the engine control units will not function properly.
However, if the vehicle still has to be tow-started (manual gearbox):
- Engage second or third gear.
- Keep the clutch pressed down.
- Switch on the ignition and the hazard warning lights.
- Once both vehicles are in motion, release the clutch.
- As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and put the gear into neutral. This helps to prevent driving into the towing vehicle.
NOTICE
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Notes on tow-starting
→ Notes on towing
→ Fitting the front towing eye
→ Rear towing eye
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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 b ...
Other materials:
Valve, Removing and Installing, Rubber Valve
Make sure wheel rim is clean.
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Using the Valve Fitting Tool Valve Fitting Tool -VAS6459--1-,
insert a new tire valve.
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Remove the valve insert.
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Stowage compartment in the front centre armrest
Fig. 96 Stowage compartment in the front
centre armrest
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
To open, press the release button in the centre armrest (arrow) and lift
the cover all the way up.
To close, guide the cover down.
WARNING
The centre armrest ...
Battery with Visual Indicator, Standard
This is a maintenance-free battery with liquid electrolyte
(wet battery).
WARNING
Do not check or charge batteries that have a visual
indicator that is bright yellow. Jump starting must ...