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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:

Coolant Fan Control Module -J293
  Note There are different construction styles.     This control module switches on and off the A/C clutch and therefore the A/C compressor. It switches the coolant fan and calculates the pressu ...

Vehicle identification data
Fig. 15 A: Vehicle data sticker: example shows a vehicle with engine code CCZB ③. B: Type plate Fig. 16 Vehicle identification number First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Vehicle identification number (FIN) The vehicle identification number can be read ...

Valve, Removing and Installing, Rubber Valve
Make sure wheel rim is clean.     –  Using the Valve Fitting Tool Valve Fitting Tool -VAS6459--1-, insert a new tire valve. –  Remove the valve insert. ...

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