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Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 → Notes on tow-starting
 → Notes on towing
 → Fitting the front towing eye
 → Rear towing eye
 → Driving tips when towing

Comply with any legal requirements when towing and tow starting.

For technical reasons, vehicles with a discharged battery must not be tow-started.

Towing a vehicle when the engine is switched off and the ignition is switched on discharges the vehicle battery. Depending on the vehicle battery charge level, the drop in voltage can be large enough after just a few minutes that electrical consumers in the vehicle will no longer function, e.g. the hazard warning lights.

Additional information and warnings:

WARNING

Never tow a vehicle that has no power supply.

WARNING

If a vehicle is being towed, the vehicle handling and braking effect will change significantly. Please note the following in order to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injuries:

NOTICE

Tow-starting and towing
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Notes on tow-starting
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Vehicles should not be tow-started wherever possible. Use jump leads to start the engine instead . For technical reasons, ...

Other materials:

Indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Lit up Possible cause Solution Vehicle lighting not working partially or completely. Change the corresponding bulb or If al ...

Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The central locking system indicator lamp is located in the driver door . Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm and a SAFELOCK mechanism . After locking ...

Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 84 Open tailgate: raised luggage compartment cover Fig. 85 Behind the rear backrest: stowed luggage compartment cover First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings When the tailgate is opened and closed, the luggage compartment cover is also raised and low ...

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