Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

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This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

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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:

Manual gearbox: selecting a gear
Fig. 110 Gear shift pattern of a 5 or 6-speed manual gearbox First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The positions of the individual driving gears are shown on the gearshift lever . Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal. Move the gear lever t ...

Vehicle key
Fig. 18 Vehicle key Fig. 19 Vehicle key with alarm button First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Vehicle key The key can be used to lock and unlock the car from a distance . The remote control transmitter and the battery are integrated in the key. The re ...

Overview - Wheel, RAX
1 - Wheel Installing the wheel. Refer to → Chapter „Wheel, Mounting“. 2 - Wheel Bolts There are different versions. Refer to → Chapter „Wheel Bolts“. 3 -&nb ...