Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: 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, the following vehicles cannot be tow-started:
- Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
- If the vehicle battery has discharged, the engine control units will not function properly.
However, if the vehicle still has to be tow-started (manual gearbox):
- Engage second or third gear.
- Keep the clutch pressed down.
- Switch on the ignition and the hazard warning lights.
- Once both vehicles are in motion, release the clutch.
- As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and put the gear into neutral. This helps to prevent driving into the towing vehicle.
NOTICE
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Notes on tow-starting
→ Notes on towing
→ Fitting the front towing eye
→ Rear towing eye
â ...
Notes on towing
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Tow rope or tow bar
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow bar. Only use a tow rope
if you do not have a tow b ...
Other materials:
Severely Discharged Batteries
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety
Precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“.
For a battery to be indicated as †...
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 ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Contents of the breakdown set
→ Preparation
→ Sealing and inflating tyres
→ Test after driving for 10 minutes
You can use the breakdown set (tyre mobility set) to safely seal any tyre
damage cau ...
