Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Stowing items of luggage
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Always stow all items of luggage in the vehicle securely.
- Distribute items in the vehicle, on the roof and on the trailer as evenly as possible.
- Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment as possible. Position the rear seat backrests securely in the upright position.
- Secure luggage in the luggage compartment to the fastening rings with suitable straps .
- Adjust the headlight range .
- Adjust the tyre pressure according to the vehicle load. Please read the tyre pressure sticker .
- In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, set the new vehicle load level as necessary .
NOTICE
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Stowing items of luggage
→ Driving with an open tailgate
→ Driving a loaded vehicle
→ Vehicle-spe ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Checklist
Transporting children in the vehicle :
Comply with any country-specific legal regulations.
Volkswagen recommends that children under
12 years of age are always transported on the rear seats.
A child should only be transported on the
front passenger seat in exceptional circumsta ...
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.
...
Wear Spots
A wear spot is a flat spot on the tread of the tires that
can be caused by extreme braking maneuvers on subsurface such as
asphalt.
At the same time a tire during the braking maneuver is
rubbed at selective points which ...
