Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Preparing the vehicle for working in the engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Preparing the vehicle for working in the engine compartment
→ Opening and closing the bonnet
Always park the vehicle ...
Checklist
The following steps should always be carried out in the specified
order before working in the engine compartment :
Park the vehicle on a level and stable surface.
Depress and hold the bra ...
Other materials:
Lifting the vehicle with the jack
Fig. 168 Jacking points for the
vehicle jack (mirrored on the right-hand side of the vehicle)
Fig. 169 Vehicle jack at the rear
left-hand side of the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The jack may be applied only at the jacking points shown (m ...
Unlocking the tailgate manually
Fig. 158 In the luggage
compartment: manual release for the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
If necessary, fold the backrest of the rear bench seat forwards .
Remove items of luggage so that you can reach the tailgate from the
insid ...
Closing the tailgate
Fig. 31 Open tailgate: handle recesses
for closing the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Closing the tailgate
Grip one of the recesses in the interior trim of the tailgate .
Pull the tailgate down with some force until it engages in th ...
