Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Towing a trailer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Headlight adjustment
Towing a trailer can raise the front end of the vehicle enough for the dipped
beam to blind other road users. Use the headlight range control to lower the light
cone as required. If you do not have headlight range control, the headlights should
be adjusted by a qualified workshop. Vehicles with automatic headlight range adjustment
are adjusted automatically.
Things to note when driving with a trailer
- If the trailer has an overrun brake, apply the brakes
gently at first and then firmly. This will prevent the jerking that can
be caused by the trailer wheels locking.
- The combination weight causes the braking distance to increase.
- Select a low gear before driving down a slope. This enables you to use the
engine braking effect to slow down the vehicle. The brake system could otherwise
overheat and fail.
- The vehicle's centre of gravity and, as a result, the vehicle's handling,
will change because of the trailer load and the increased combined towing weight
of the vehicle and trailer.
- The weight distribution of a loaded trailer with an unladen towing vehicle
is very unfavourable. When driving in this situation, drive particularly carefully
and slowly.
Pulling off on slopes when towing a trailer
A vehicle towing a trailer is liable to roll back a short distance when moving
off on a slope, depending on the angle of the slope and the total weight of the
trailer and vehicle.
When towing a trailer, pull off on slopes as follows:
- Depress and hold the brake pedal.
- Apply the handbrake firmly.
- Manual gearbox: depress the clutch fully.
- Unlock hand brake and carefully release while holding down lock button.
At the same time, gently depress the accelerator and, in a manual vehicle, release
the clutch pedal, until you feel the vehicle moving forwards. If necessary,
read the notes on the Hill Hold Assist function .
- Only let go of the handbrake lever when the engine has sufficient power
to move off.
WARNING
Incorrect trailer towing can cause loss of vehicle control and serious personal
injury.
- Towing a trailer and transporting heavy or bulky items can change the way
the vehicle handles and increase the braking distance.
- Always drive carefully and think ahead. Brake earlier than you normally
would.
- Adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and
traffic conditions. Reduce your speed, particularly when going downhill.
- Accelerate carefully and gently. Avoid abrupt and sudden driving and braking
manoeuvres.
- Take special care when overtaking. Reduce your speed immediately if the
trailer shows even the slightest sign of snaking.
- Never try to stop a trailer from snaking by increasing your speed.
- Always obey speed limits. In some areas speed limits for vehicles towing
trailers are lower than for vehicles without trailers.
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Trailer weight and drawbar load
The trailer weight is the weight that the vehicle can pull . The drawbar load
is the weigh ...
Fig. 92 Dimensions and attachment points
for retrofitting a towing bracket
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Volkswagen recommends having the towing bracke ...
Other materials:
Test Requirements
Radiator and condenser are clean (clean if necessary).
The ribbed belt for the A/C compressor and alternator
tensioned correctly.
All air ducts, covers and seals are OK and installed
correctly.
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Valve, Removing and Installing, Valve Explanations
1. Valve Body
1 -
Valve body
2 -
Valve Insert
3 -
Valve cap
The rubber valve for tubeless tires is designed to seal
air-tight in the ...
Wheel bolt caps
Fig. 165 Removing the wheel bolt
caps
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Take the wire hook from the vehicle toolkit .
Insert the hook through the opening in the cap and pull off in the
direction of the arrow.
The caps protect the wheel b ...
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