VW Polo manuals

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Rear towing eye

Fig. 194 In the rear bumper on the right-hand side: removal of the covers for the towing eye

Fig. 195 In the rear bumper: removal of the covers for the towing eye

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

There is a fixed towing eye located underneath the rear bumper on the right-hand side or . Depending on the vehicle equipment, a cover may be fitted on the towing eye or in the bumper. The cover must be removed before usage.

Comply with the notes on towing .

Variant A: Removing and fitting cover

Variant B: Removing and fitting cover

Variant C: Removing and fitting cover

Variant D: Removing and fitting cover

Vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket

If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing bracket, it can also be used for towing other vehicles. The towing bracket ball coupling should be fitted and used for towing .

NOTICE

The towing eye must always be screwed firmly into the mounting. Otherwise, the towing eye can be ripped out of the mounting when the vehicle is being tow-started or towed.

NOTICE

Vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket must use only tow bars that are specially designed for fitting to a ball coupling. If you use an unsuitable tow bar, the ball coupling and the vehicle could be damaged. You should use a tow rope instead.

Fitting the front towing eye
Fig. 193 In bumper at front right: depiction of variants for screwing in towing eye First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The towing eye is screwed into a thre ...

Driving tips when towing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both drivers should be familiar with the technique requi ...

Other materials:

Winter tyres
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsIn winter road conditions, winter tyres will considerably improve the car's handling. The design of summer tyres (width, rubber compound, tread pattern) gives less grip on ice and snow. Volkswagen urgently recommends the ...

Decorative Trims, Replacing, Bonded Decorative Trims
Special tools and workshop equipment required Cartridge Gun -VAG1628- Trim Removal Wedge -3409- Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower -VAS1978/14A- Materials ...

Two-Part HS Premium Filler
Definition: Two-Part HS Premium Filler -LVM 013 171 A4-, dark gray Two-Part HS Premium Filler -LGF 013 007 A4-, light gray Two-Part HS Premium Filler -LGF 013 100 A4-, white ...

© 2016-2023 Copyright www.vwpolo.net