Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Reinforced Shock Absorbers and Coil Springs

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Towing Guide / Technical Requirements / Towing Recognition Control Module -J345 / Reinforced Shock Absorbers and Coil Springs

Reinforced shock absorbers and coil springs on the vehicle rear axle reduce pitching motions between the vehicle and the trailer. If not already installed in the factory, these shock absorbers and springs can often be retrofitted at authorized Volkswagen dealers. Shock absorber and spring allocation. Refer to the → Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

Stabilization aids can also reduce pitching and rolling motions. These aids are available from authorized Volkswagen dealers in most European countries and can be installed there.

Operating and Driving Tips

Note

Always read and follow the operating and driving tips in the vehicle owner's manual.

Engine Cooling

Because towing places higher demands on the engine cooling system, the cooling system is enhanced in vehicles that have factory-installed trailer hitches, if necessar ...

General Information

Tongue Weight Specifications The tongue weight specifications on the trailer hitch type label are inspection values and only valid ...

Other materials:

Wheel Bolt Versions
Shank Designs There are two shank designs: rounded and conical. The rounded shank has a curved surface -arrow A-. This design was used for original rims. The conic ...

Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Lit up Possible cause Solution There is a defective bulb in the vehicle's exterior lighting. Change the defective bulb. Several warning and indicat ...

Various securing systems
Fig. 62 On the rear seats: figure Ⓐ illustrates the main securing points for the child restraint system on the lower retaining rings and top tether. Figure Ⓑ shows how to secure a child restraint system using the vehicle's seat belt First read and observe the introductory information a ...