Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Stowage
Fig. 161 In the luggage compartment underneath the floor covering A: Spare wheel and vehicle toolkit without ball coupling, B: Spare wheel and vehicle toolkit with ball coupling, C: Spare wheel and vehicle toolkit without ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The vehicle tools, spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or breakdown set and removable ball coupling of the towing bracket are located in the luggage compartment underneath the floor covering.
In order to lift up the floor covering, the variable luggage compartment floor must first be folded up and secured in place .
| Stowage in the luggage compartment | Action |
|---|---|
| In a foam rubber holder A under the floor covering: | – Pull the floor covering up by the loop and hook it in place. |
| – Open the retaining strap. | |
| – Remove foam rubber holder with vehicle tool kit. | |
| In a container B under the floor covering: | – Pull the floor covering up by the loop and hook it in place. |
| – Press out the tabs (arrows) to open the container. | |
| In the two foam rubber holders next to or under the emergency spare wheel C under the floor covering: | – Pull the floor covering up by the loop and hook it in place. |
| – Remove the temporary spare wheel if necessary . |
After using the vehicle jack, crank it back to its original position so that it can be stored safely.
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Stowage
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Observe any country-specific legislation when securing your vehicle in the
event of a breakdow ...
Contents
Fig. 162 Contents of the vehicle
toolkit
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The content of the vehicle toolkit depends on the vehicle equipment level.
Th ...
Other materials:
Safety Precautions
General Safety Precautions
As per VBG 20, German industrial liability insurance
association.
Follow the instructions for the workplace. They should be
displayed in the workplace.
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Frontal collisions and the laws of physics
Fig. 45 Unbelted occupants in a vehicle
heading for a brick wall
Fig. 46 Unbelted occupants in a vehicle
striking a brick wall
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The physical principles involved in a frontal collision are relatively simple.
As soon a ...
Starting the engine
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.
Step
Vehicles with a manual gearbox
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox
1.
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