Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Preparation

Contents of the breakdown set

Fig. 171 The breakdown set First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The breakdown set is located underneath the floor covering in the luggage compartment. It incl ...

Checklist

The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for filling a tyre : If you get a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe dista ...

Other materials:

Retrofitting two-way radios
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsYou will need an external aerial to use a two-way radio in the vehicle. Any retrofit installation of electrical or electronic equipment in the vehicle will affect its vehicle type approval. Under certain circumstances, thi ...

Wear Spots
Wear spots are caused by a hard stop with locked wheels whereby the rubber compound is abraded from the contact patch. When the tires slide across the road surface, frictional heat is generated which reduces the abrasion resistance on the ...

Waxing and polishing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsWaxing Waxing protects the paintwork. You will need to re-wax the vehicle with a good hard wax if water no longer clearly forms small drops and runs off the paintwork when it is clean. Even if a wax solution is used regul ...