Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Contents of the breakdown set
Fig. 171 The breakdown set
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The breakdown set is located underneath the floor covering in the luggage compartment. It includes the following components :
Valve core extractor 
Sticker with the maximum permitted
speed max. 80 km/h or max. 50 mph 
Filler hose with plug 
Air compressor 
Tyre filler hose 
Tyre pressure display1)
Air bleed screw2) 
On/off switch 
12-volt plug 
Tyre filler bottle with sealant1)
Spare valve core
There is a slot on the lower end of the valve insert extractor ① for the valve insert. This is required for extracting and fitting the tyre valve. This also applies to the spare valve core ⑪.
1) Could also be integrated in the compressor.
2) This function may be carried out by a button in the compressor instead.
Introduction
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Preparation
First read and observe the introductory
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Vehicle key
Fig. 18 Vehicle key
Fig. 19 Vehicle key with alarm button
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Vehicle key
The key can be used to lock and unlock the car from a distance .
The remote control transmitter and the battery are integrated in the key. The
re ...
Heel and Toe Wear
Heel-and-toe wear is step-like wear of individual tread
blocks, due to which an increased rolling noise can develop. The
heel-and-toe wear is caused by the uneven distortion of the
tread blocks in the contact patch. Heel-and-toe wear appears in
more extr ...
Ignition lock
Fig. 107 Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lock
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The steering lock can be activated when
there is no vehicle key in the ignition lock.
Vehicle key positions
Ignition switched off. The vehicle key ca ...
