Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: 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 the lock.
- Pull the tailgate to make sure that it is engaged securely.
Locking the tailgate
The vehicle will be locked again if you do not open one of the doors or the tailgate within a few seconds automatically after unlocking the car. This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
The tailgate can only be locked when it is properly closed and engaged.
- The tailgate is also locked by the central locking system.
- If the tailgate of a locked vehicle is unlocked using the
button in the vehicle
key, it will lock again approximately 20 seconds after it is closed. The anti-theft
alarm is activated immediately after it is closed .
- If the tailgate is closed but not locked, it will lock automatically once the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 9 km/h (6 mph).
WARNING
- Never leave children playing unattended in or around the vehicle, especially when the tailgate is open. Children could climb into the luggage compartment and shut the tailgate, thereby trapping themselves inside. Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This could cause serious injuries or illness, or even have fatal consequences.
Before closing the tailgate, check that the vehicle key is not in the luggage compartment.
Opening the tailgate
Fig. 29 In the vehicle key: tailgate release
button
Fig. 30 Opening the tailgate from the
outside
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
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Driving with an automatic gearbox
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The gearbox changes the forward gears up
and down automatically.
Driving down hills
The steeper the gradient, the lower the gear you will need. Lower gears increase
the braking effect of the engine. Never allow the veh ...
Childproof lock
Fig. 27 In the left rear door: childproof
lock Ⓐ switched off, Ⓑ switched on
Fig. 28 In the right rear door: childproof
lock Ⓐ switched off, Ⓑ switched on
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The childproof lock prevents the rear doors from being ...
Changing a wheel
Fig. 170 Changing the wheel:
removing the wheel bolts with the screwdriver handle
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Removing the wheel
Read the checklist .
Loosen the wheel bolts .
Jack up the vehicle .
Using the hexagonal socket ...
