Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Stowage
Fig. 161 In the luggage compartment underneath the floor covering A: Spare wheel and vehicle toolkit without ball coupling, B: Spare wheel and vehicle toolkit with ball coupling, C: Spare wheel and vehicle toolkit without ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The vehicle tools, spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or breakdown set and removable ball coupling of the towing bracket are located in the luggage compartment underneath the floor covering.
In order to lift up the floor covering, the variable luggage compartment floor must first be folded up and secured in place .
| Stowage in the luggage compartment | Action |
|---|---|
| In a foam rubber holder A under the floor covering: | – Pull the floor covering up by the loop and hook it in place. |
| – Open the retaining strap. | |
| – Remove foam rubber holder with vehicle tool kit. | |
| In a container B under the floor covering: | – Pull the floor covering up by the loop and hook it in place. |
| – Press out the tabs (arrows) to open the container. | |
| In the two foam rubber holders next to or under the emergency spare wheel C under the floor covering: | – Pull the floor covering up by the loop and hook it in place. |
| – Remove the temporary spare wheel if necessary . |
After using the vehicle jack, crank it back to its original position so that it can be stored safely.
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Stowage
→ Contents
Observe any country-specific legislation when securing your vehicle in the
event of a breakdow ...
Contents
Fig. 162 Contents of the vehicle
toolkit
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The content of the vehicle toolkit depends on the vehicle equipment level.
Th ...
Other materials:
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
...
Explanation of Test Results
1 -
Type of test.
2 -
Battery test result.
3 -
Measured voltage
4 -
Measured cold start value.
5 -
Cold st ...
Releasing and Disassembly Contact Housings, General Information
Note
Observe general notes for repairs on the vehicle electrical
system. Refer to
→ Chapter „Vehicle Electrical System, General Repair
Information“.
Always use the release tools intended for the ...
