Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: General Information
| The following descriptions also apply to Left Rear Cigarette
Lighter -U3-, Right Rear Cigarette Lighter -U7-, Rear Cigarette
Lighter -U9-, 12 V Socket 2 -U18-, 12 V Socket 3 -U19-, 12 V
Socket 4 -U20-, Cigarette Lighter 2 -U25- and 12 V Socket 5
-U26- if they are illuminated. |
Caution
| Using force to remove cigarette lighter sockets
without illumination can result in damage to the
mounting sleeve retainers. |
| The Cigarette Lighter Release Tool -T40148- can only
be used to remove cigarette lighter sockets with
illumination. |
| The puller is not capable of releasing the retainers
on power sockets without illumination. |
| Sockets without illumination usually cannot be
removed without damage. |
|
Caution
| Using force to remove cigarette lighter sockets
without illumination can result in damage to the
mounting sleeve retainers. |
| The Cigarette Lighter Release Tool -T40148- can only
be used to remove cigarette lighter sockets with
illumination. |
| The puller is not capable of releasing the retainers
on power sockets without illumination. |
| Sockets without illumination usually cannot be
removed without damage. |
|
| On some vehicle equipment levels, socket illumination is via
Light Emitting Diode (LED) instead of a bulb. These LEDs are
integrated with the illumination housing and cannot be serviced
or replaced separately. |
| Various versions of illumination housing with bulb exist.
One version allows separate replacement of the illumination
bulb, and another where the bulb cannot be serviced or replaced
separately. In this case, the entire illumination housing must
be replaced. |
| There are different versions of the sockets and cigarette
lighter sockets due to different installation locations and
construction. The differences are primarily In the length and
type of electrical connectors. On sockets or cigarette lighter
sockets with an electrical cable pig tail, additional work may
be necessary to access the connector. |
|
Caution
Using force to remove cigarette lighter sockets
without illumination can result in damage to the
mounting ...
Other materials:
Driving tips when towing
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. Inexperienced
drivers should not attempt to tow.
When driving, ensure that you d ...
Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
Fig. 26 Next to the driver seat: button
for switching off the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The interior monitoring system will trigger an alarm if movement is detected
inside the vehicle when the vehicl ...
Run-Flat System PAX, Examining Support Ring
As with the tire, the supporting ring is generally not
replaced after driving with flat tire.
Replace the support ring if the following damages have
occurred:
Blowouts or mis ...
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Overview - Cigarette Lighter -U1-