Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Opening the tailgate
Fig. 29 In the vehicle key: tailgate release button
Fig. 30 Opening the tailgate from the outside
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Before opening the tailgate, always remove any items of luggage that are on the luggage carrier attached to the tailgate .
Unlocking with the vehicle key
- Press the
button in the
vehicle key for approximately one second to unlock the tailgate.
- OR: press and hold down the
button until the tailgate has
opened a few centimetres automatically.
- Open the tailgate using the Volkswagen badge .
Opening with the Volkswagen emblem
- Unlock the vehicle or tailgate or open one of the doors.
- Press the top part of the Volkswagen badge with your thumbs and push out the bottom part with your fingers .
- With your hand under the Volkswagen badge, lift up and open the tailgate. Once it reaches a certain angle, the tailgate will open by itself.
WARNING
- It may not always be apparent that the tailgate is unlocked, for example when a loaded luggage carrier is attached to it. If unlocked, the tailgate may open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion.
At outside temperatures of less than approximately 0°C (+32°F), the gas-filled struts cannot always lift the opened tailgate automatically. The tailgate then has to be guided up by hand.
Warning lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
The tailgate is open or not properly close ...
Closing the tailgate
Fig. 31 Open tailgate: handle recesses
for closing the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Closing the tailgate
Grip one of the recesses in the ...
Other materials:
Socket in the vehicle
Fig. 106 Front centre console: 12-volt
socket
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Maximum power rating
Electrical socket
Maximum power rating
12-volt
120 watts
The maximum power rating of the sockets may not ...
Snow chains
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsPlease heed legislation and also the permitted speed when
driving your vehicle with snow chains.
In winter conditions, snow chains will not only improve acceleration, but also
braking response.
Snow chains may be fitted ...
Removing the ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Unhitch the trailer .
Remove the cover from the lock on the handwheel.
Insert the key ⑧ into the lock and turn it clockwise.
Hold the ball coupling tightly in your left hand .
Use your right ha ...
