Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Removing the ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
- 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 hand to pull out the handwheel ⑦ in the direction of arrow
1 and keep it in this position.
- Turn the handwheel ⑦ in the direction of arrow 2 until it engages.
- Keep the handwheel in this position and guide the ball coupling downwards
out of the mounting. The ball coupling is now in the ready position.
- Let go of the handwheel and stow the pre-tensioned ball coupling safely
with the vehicle toolkit.
- Pivot the trailer socket back fully from left to right to prevent soiling
and damage to the mounting.
- Insert the sealing plug into the ball coupling mounting.
- Place the cover onto the bumper.

WARNING
The removable ball coupling is heavy. The ball coupling could fall while it is being
removed. This could cause injuries.
- Only unlock the ball coupling once the trailer has been unhitched.
Fig. 91 Overview: removable ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The removable ball coupling is located under the luggage compartment floor with ...
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
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WARNING
Run-flat tires must be replaced after they have gone
flat.
Pay close attention to the installation
instructions. Refer to
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Rear view
Fig. 3 Overview of the rear of the
vehicle
Key for :
Roof aerial
High-mounted brake light
Rear window
Rear window heating
Window aerial
Rear window wiper
Volkswagen badge, used for opening the
tailgate
Tail light cluster
Number plate lights
...
Exterior mirrors
Fig. 80 In the front doors: setting knob
for the mechanical exterior mirrors
Fig. 81 In the driver door: rotary knob
for the electric exterior mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The exterior mirrors are adjusted by moving the setting knob or th ...
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