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:

Switching lights on and off
Fig. 68 Next to the steering wheel: examples of the various light switches First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Observe any country-specific regulations when using vehicle lighting. In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket, the vehicle's rear fog ...

New wheels and tyres
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsNew tyres Drive particularly carefully for the first 600 km with new tyres as the tyres have to be run in. Tyres that have not been run in have reduced grip and braking effect . All four wheels must be fitted ...

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, Connecting, Golf MY 1998 through 2003
  Apply the parking brake. –  In vehicles with automatic transmission, move the selector lever to the “P” or “N” position. –  In vehicles with manual transmissions, move the shift l ...