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:
β Notes on tow-starting
β Notes on towing
β Fitting the front towing eye
β Rear towing eye
β ...
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:
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
β Warning and indicator lamps β
β Information on steeringβ
Additional information and warnings:
Starting and stopping the engine β
Battery β
Tow-starting and towing β
WARNING
The steeri ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
β Stowing items of luggage
β Driving with an open tailgate
β Driving a loaded vehicle
β Vehicle-specific weight ratings
Heavy objects must always be stowed securely in the luggage compartment and y ...
Magnetic Clutch High Pressure Switch -F118
Note
For switching pressures, removing and installing switches
and switch arrangement and version, see vehicle-specific
refrigerant circuit.
Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.87.
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