Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: 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 bar.
The tow rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the strain on both vehicles. It is advisable to use a tow rope made of synthetic fibre or similarly elastic material.
Only attach the tow rope or tow bar to the specially provided towing eyes or to the towing bracket.
Vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket must only use tow bars that are specially designed to fit a ball coupling .
When a vehicle with a manual gearbox has to be towed:
Check whether the vehicle can be towed
- Move the gear stick to neutral .
- Do not allow the vehicle to be towed at speeds faster than 50 km/h (30 mph).
- Do not allow the vehicle to be towed further than 50 km.
When a vehicle with an automatic gearbox has to be towed:
Check whether the vehicle can be towed
- Move the selector lever to N.
- Do not allow the vehicle to be towed at speeds faster than 50 km/h (30 mph).
- Do not allow the vehicle to be towed further than 50 km.
- If a breakdown truck is used, the vehicle must be towed with the front wheels raised.
When should your vehicle not be towed?
- If, due to damage, the vehicle gearbox no longer contains any lubricant.
- If the distance to be towed is further than 50 km - applies to vehicles with an automatic gearbox only.
- If the steering function or the operating clearance of the wheels cannot be ensured, e.g. after an accident.
Please comply with the following when towing another vehicle:
- Comply with legal regulations.
- Comply with the information on towing contained in the owner's manual for the other vehicle.
The vehicle can only be towed when the handbrake and steering lock are not engaged.
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, ...
Fitting the front towing eye
Fig. 193 In bumper at front right:
depiction of variants for screwing in towing eye
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The towing eye is screwed into a thre ...
Other materials:
Handling wheels and tyres
Fig. 145 Diagram showing how to swap wheels
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe tyres are the most used and most underestimated parts
of a vehicle. Tyres are very important as the narrow tyre surfaces are the only
contact between the vehicle and the ro ...
Battery Charger -VAS5900- Maintenance Charging
Note
If the battery is discharged by an electrical consumer
during maintenance charging, the Battery Charger -VAS5900-
automatically supplies the appropriate charge.
Maintenance charging can be performed without time ...
Washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsFollow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when
cleaning your vehicle using a high-pressure cleaner. This applies in particular
to the pressure and the spraying distance .
Maintain sufficient distance to soft m ...
