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:

Tyre lettering
Fig. 149 International tyre lettering First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Tyre lettering (example) Meaning ① Product name Individual tyre lettering from manufacturer. ② DO ...

Towing a trailer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Headlight adjustment Towing a trailer can raise the front end of the vehicle enough for the dipped beam to blind other road users. Use the headlight range control to lower the light cone as required. If you do not have ...

Handling wheels and tyres
Fig. 145 Diagram showing how to swap wheels First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe tyres are the most used and most underestimated parts of a vehicle. Tyres are very important as the narrow tyre surfaces are the only contact between the vehicle and the ro ...