Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: After changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
- Clean the tools as necessary and place them back in the toolbox in the luggage compartment .
- Stow the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or the removed wheel safely in the luggage compartment.
- The tightening torque of the wheel bolts should be checked immediately with a torque wrench .
- The damaged wheel should be replaced as soon as possible.
In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system may have to re-learn if new tyres are fitted .
Changing a wheel
Fig. 170 Changing the wheel:
removing the wheel bolts with the screwdriver handle
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Removing the wheel
Read the checkli ...
Breakdown set
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Other materials:
Retrofitting a towing bracket
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 bracket retrofitted by a qualified workshop.
The cooling system may need to be modified or heat shields ...
Underseal
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe underside of the vehicle is coated to protect it from
corrosion and damage. The protective coating on the underside of the vehicle could
be damaged when driving. Volkswagen therefore recommends that the protective coati ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Technical requirements
→ Fitting the removable ball coupling
→ Removing the ball coupling
→ Hitching and connecting the trailer
→ Loading the trailer
→ Towing a trailer
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