Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Securing mounts, roof bars or load carrying system
→ Loading the load carrier system The roof of the vehicle has been designed
for optimum aerodynamic effect. Therefore, conventional mounts or other load carrier
systems can no longer be attached to a rain channel.
As the rain channels have been integrated in the roof for better aerodynamics, only those mounts, roof bars or load carrier systems approved by Volkswagen can be used.
When should the mounts or roof bars and load carrier system be removed?
- When they are no longer being used.
- When the vehicle is driving through a car wash.
- When the vehicle height exceeds the required clearance height, e.g. in a garage.
Additional information and warnings:
- Exterior views
- Lights
- Transporting items
- Driving with respect for the environment
- Wheels and tyres
- Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts
WARNING
- Always secure loads properly using suitable and undamaged securing straps.
- Cargo that is large, heavy, bulky, long or flat will have a negative effect on the vehicle aerodynamics, centre of gravity and overall handling.
- Avoid abrupt and sudden driving and braking manoeuvres.
- Adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
NOTICE
- Always remove the mounts or roof bars or load carrier system before driving through an automatic car wash.
- The vehicle's height is changed by the installation of the roof carrier system and the load secured on it. Check and compare the height of the vehicle with clearance heights, e.g. for underpasses and garage doors.
- The mounts, roof bars or load carrier system and the secured load must not obstruct you from opening and closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof and the tailgate. The roof aerial must also remain unaffected.
- When opening the tailgate, take care not to let it hit the roof load.
Driving with fitted mounts, roof bars or load carriers will increase air resistance and thus increase fuel consumption.
Roof carrier
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Securing mounts, roof bars or load carrying system
Fig. 90 Securing points for mounts or
roof bars (both sides) A: for 2-door vehicles without roof railing. B: for 4-door
vehicles without roof railing. C: for vehicles with roof railing
First rea ...
Other materials:
Cigarette Lighter Illumination Bulb -L28-, Removing and Installing
Note
On some vehicle equipment levels, socket illumination is via
Light Emitting Diode (LED) instead of a bulb. These LEDs are
integrated with the illumination housing and cannot be serviced
or replaced separately.
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Accessories and parts
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsVolkswagen recommends that you seek advice from a Volkswagen
dealership before purchasing accessories, spare parts or service fluids. For example,
if the vehicle is to be retrofitted with accessories or if parts have to be ...
Special Connector Systems
Note
If necessary, housing securing mechanisms (secondary locks)
must be released or removed using specified tool before
releasing the contacts. Refer to
→ Chapter „Secondary Lock“.
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