Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Battery General Information

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control / Battery / Battery General Information

WARNING

Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety Precautions. Refer to → Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“.

Caution

In order to prevent damage to the battery or vehicle, observe battery type descriptions and notes. Refer to → Chapter „Types of Batteries“.

To guarantee a long service life, the battery must be checked, serviced and maintained as described in this manual.

In addition to supplying the power to start the engine, the battery acts as a power reserve for the entire vehicle electrical system.

Types of Batteries

General Information Caution The following batteries described are maintenance-free batteries. Do no ...

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Securing mounts, roof bars or load carrying system
Fig. 90 Securing points for mounts or roof bars (both sides) A: for 2-door vehicles without roof railing. B: for 4-door vehicles without roof railing. C: for vehicles with roof railing First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Mounts or roof bars serve as the b ...

Cleaning stowage compartments, drink holders and ash trays
Fig. 143 In the front centre console: stowage compartment and drink holders Fig. 144 Ashtray with snuffer, removed and opened First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsCleaning stowage compartments and drink holders Moisten a clean, lint-free cloth with wat ...

Threaded Connections, Repairing
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331- Note Do not use rust remover, contact spray or grease because the lack of friction will cause the torque to be ...