Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Driving a loaded vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the following:
- Stow all items of luggage securely .
- Accelerate carefully and gently.
- Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
- Brake earlier than you normally would.
- If applicable, observe the information concerning driving with a trailer .
- If applicable, heed the information about driving with a roof carrier .
WARNING
- Secure objects properly to prevent them from sliding.
- Use suitable straps when securing heavy objects.
- Engage the rear seat backrests securely in an upright position.
Driving with an open tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Driving with an open tailgate is particularly dangerous. Ensure that the open
tailgate and any objects are secured properly ...
Vehicle-specific weight ratings
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these data. All
data in this manual apply to the basic mode ...
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Electronic immobilizer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine
from being started and driven with an unauthorised vehicle key.
There is a chip in the key. It automatically deactivates the immobilizer when
the vehicle key is inserted into ...
Rain/light sensor
Fig. 75 Windscreen wiper lever: setting
the rain/light sensor Ⓐ
Fig. 76 Sensitive surface of the rain/light
sensor
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
When the rain/light sensor is activated, it automatically controls the frequency
of the wiper inte ...
Frontal collisions and the laws of physics
Fig. 45 Unbelted occupants in a vehicle
heading for a brick wall
Fig. 46 Unbelted occupants in a vehicle
striking a brick wall
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The physical principles involved in a frontal collision are relatively simple.
As soon a ...
