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:
Centre armrest
Fig. 42 Front centre armrest
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
To lift, pull the centre armrest up gradually in the direction of the
arrow .
To lower, pull the centre armrest all the way up. Then lower the centre
armrest.
WARNING
The centre armrest ...
Repairs and technical modifications
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsRepairs and modifications must always be carried
out according to Volkswagen specifications .
Unauthorised modifications to the electronic components or software in the vehicle
may cause faults. As the electronic componen ...
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.
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