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.