Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Removing the ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
- Unhitch the trailer .
- 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
- Only unlock the ball coupling once the trailer has been unhitched.
Fitting the removable ball coupling
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 ...
Hitching and connecting the trailer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Emergency breakaway cable
Always fasten the trailer's emergency breakaway cable properly to the towing
vehicle. Leave eno ...
Other materials:
Battery Post/Terminal
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety
Precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“.
Caution ...
Diesel particulate filter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe diesel particulate filter filters out soot particles
in the exhaust gas. The soot particles gather in the filter and are burnt under
high temperatures periodically (regeneration). Heat produced can
warm the engine.
...
Seat heating
Fig. 43 In the centre console: buttons
for the front seat heating
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The seat cushions on the front seats can be heated electrically when the ignition
is switched on. In some versions, the backrests may also be heated.
D ...
