Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Vehicle toolkit / Introduction

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Observe any country-specific legislation when securing your vehicle in the event of a breakdown.

Additional information and warnings:

Preparation for working in the engine compartment

In an emergency

Changing a wheel

Breakdown set

WARNING

In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident, a loose vehicle toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel could be flung though the vehicle and cause severe injuries.

Always ensure that the vehicle toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel or temporary spare wheel are secured in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Unsuitable or damaged tools in the vehicle toolkit can lead to accidents and injuries.

Never work with unsuitable or damaged tools from the vehicle toolkit.

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 ...

Other materials:

Battery Safety Precautions
Recognizing and Preventing Risks Batteries present risks. Read the warnings on the battery label, in the owner's manual and in ELSA to prevent these risks. WARNING Person ...

Battery with Visual Indicator, Standard
This is a maintenance-free battery with liquid electrolyte (wet battery). WARNING Do not check or charge batteries that have a visual indicator that is bright yellow. Jump starting must ...

Trailer Socket
Connect the trailer socket to the vehicle electrical system of the vehicle pulling the trailer according to the manufacturer instructions. Refer to the applicable wiring diagrams or manufacturer installation instructions when installing ...