Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Checklist

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Changing a wheel / Checklist

To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe the following actions in the specified order :

Find a firm and level surface suitable for lifting the vehicle.
Stop the engine, select a gear on a manual gearbox or in case of automatic gearbox, move the selector lever to position P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox . Apply the handbrake Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .
Chock the wheel diagonally opposite using the collapsible chocks or other suitable objects.
When towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly.
Loosen the wheel bolts on the wheel that is being changed Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolts Wheel bolts Changing a wheel Wheel bolts_2 .
Find the jacking point under the vehicle which is closest to the wheel that is being changed.
Raise the vehicle jack until it just fits under the jacking point of the vehicle.
Ensure that the entire surface of the foot of the vehicle jack is resting securely on the ground and that the foot of the vehicle jack is positioned precisely, i.e. vertically beneath the point of application .
Position the vehicle jack. At the same time, continue to crank the claw up until it is in position around the vertical rib underneath the vehicle .
Crank the vehicle jack further until the wheel is just clear of the ground.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the vehicle jack can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack, which can lead to severe injuries. Please note the following to help reduce the risk of injuries:

Only use vehicle jacks that have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type. Other vehicle jacks could slip out of position – this includes vehicle jacks supplied with other Volkswagen models.

The ground must be firm and level. Soft ground or surfaces at an incline under the vehicle jack may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. If necessary use a large, strong board or similar support for the vehicle jack.

On a hard, slippery surface (such as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the vehicle jack from slipping.

Fit the vehicle jack only at the points described. The vehicle jack claw must grip the vertical rib under the door sill securely .

Never place any part of your body (e.g. an arm or leg) underneath the vehicle if the latter is only supported by the vehicle jack.

If you have to work underneath the vehicle, use suitable stands to provide extra support for the vehicle.

Never lift the vehicle when the engine is running, or if the vehicle is tilted to the side or on a gradient.

Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised on a vehicle jack. Engine vibrations can cause the vehicle to fall off the vehicle jack.

WARNING

Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries.

Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.

Lifting the vehicle with the jack

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