Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Vehicle toolkit / Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

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Observe any country-specific legislation when securing your vehicle in the event of a breakdown.

Additional information and warnings:

Preparation for working in the engine compartment

In an emergency

Changing a wheel

Breakdown set

WARNING

In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident, a loose vehicle toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel could be flung though the vehicle and cause severe injuries.

Always ensure that the vehicle toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel or temporary spare wheel are secured in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Unsuitable or damaged tools in the vehicle toolkit can lead to accidents and injuries.

Never work with unsuitable or damaged tools from the vehicle toolkit.

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 ...

Other materials:

Checking
– Turn off the ignition. – Connect pressure gauge battery (A/C service station). – Take pressure gauge readings. There are two possible results A and B. &nbs ...

Two-Part HS Hardener
Definition: Two-Part HS Hardener -LHA 009 041 A3- Two-Part HS Hardener, Short -LHA 021 004 A3- Two-Part HS Hardener, Extra Short -LHA 009 046 A2- Two-Part HS Hard ...

New wheels and tyres
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsNew tyres Drive particularly carefully for the first 600 km with new tyres as the tyres have to be run in. Tyres that have not been run in have reduced grip and braking effect . All four wheels must be fitted ...