Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

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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:

Snow Chains
Snow Chins, Assembly and Replacing Snow chains may be mounted only on the drive wheels. If the vehicle has AWD, then snow chains may be used on the front wheels only. Snow chains are not possible with all wheel/tire com ...

Valve, Removing and Installing, Rubber Valve
Make sure wheel rim is clean. – Using the Valve Fitting Tool Valve Fitting Tool -VAS6459--1-, insert a new tire valve. – Remove the valve insert. ...

Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The central locking system indicator lamp is located in the driver door . Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm and a SAFELOCK mechanism . After locking ...