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:
Dimensions
Fig. 17 Dimensions
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The data in the table apply to the most basic German model.
The specified values can vary due to different tyre and wheel sizes, if additional
equipment is fitted, for different model versions, for ret ...
Cleaning leatherette upholstery
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsPlease observe the following notes prior to cleaning the
leatherette upholstery .
Only use water and neutral detergents to clean the leatherette upholstery.
NOTICE
Do not use solvents, wax polish, shoe cream, spot remover ...
Notes on tow-starting
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Vehicles should not be tow-started wherever possible. Use jump leads
to start the engine instead .
For technical reasons, the following vehicles cannot be
tow-started:
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
If ...
