Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Trailer Socket

Technical Requirements

Factory-Installed Trailer Hitch If the vehicle was already delivered from the factory with a trailer hitch, all of the technical and legal requirements for towing a ...

7-Pin« Trailer Socket

If more electrical consumers need to be connected than the »7-pin« socket allows, a second »7-pin« socket must be installed. Pin assignment must conform to DI ...

Other materials:

Checking and refilling the windscreen washer fluid level
Fig. 77 In the engine compartment: cap of washer fluid reservoir First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The windscreen washer fluid level should be checked regularly and topped up as necessary. A filter can be found in the feed throat of the washer fluid re ...

What happens to vehicle occupants who have not fastened their seat belts
Fig. 47 An unbelted driver is thrown forwards Fig. 48 The unbelted rear passenger is thrown forwards, hitting the belted driver First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Many people believe that they can brace their weight with their hands in a minor collisi ...

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 advisab ...