Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Driving with an open tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Driving with an open tailgate is particularly dangerous. Ensure that the open
tailgate and any objects are secured properly, and take appropriate measures to
reduce the quantity of toxic exhaust fumes entering the vehicle.

WARNING
Driving with an unlocked or open tailgate can cause serious injuries.
- Always drive with the tailgate closed.
- Always stow all items in the luggage compartment securely. Loose objects
can fall out of the luggage compartment and injure other road users.
- Always drive carefully and ensure that you think ahead.
- Avoid any abrupt or sudden driving and braking manoeuvres as this can cause
the open tailgate to move unpredictably.
- Any objects protruding from the luggage compartment must be marked to ensure
that they are visible to other road users. Comply with legal regulations.
- Any objects protruding from the luggage compartment must never be held in
position by the tailgate.
- If it is necessary to drive with the tailgate open, all luggage racks and
cargo stowed on the rack must be removed from the tailgate.

WARNING
Poisonous exhaust fumes can enter the vehicle interior when the tailgate is open.
This could result in loss of consciousness, carbon monoxide poisoning, serious injury
and accidents.
- Always drive with the tailgate closed in order to prevent toxic gases from
entering the vehicle.
- If exceptional circumstances require you to drive with an open tailgate,
you must do the following to reduce the quantity of toxic exhaust fumes that
could enter the vehicle:
- Close the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof.
- Switch off air recirculation mode.
- Open all vents in the dash panel.
- Switch the blowers to the highest setting.

NOTICE
The vehicle length and height are different when the tailgate is open.
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Always stow all items of luggage in the vehicle securely.
Distribute items in the vehicle, on the roof and on the trailer ...
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and safety warnings
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retractor, belt tensioner, belt tension limiter
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and safety warnings
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the following important functions:
Automatic belt retractor
The seat belts on the driver seat and front passenger seat, as well as those
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and safety warnings
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Clean the thread in the disc wheel before screwing in the
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