Vehicle toolkit

Introduction

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Observe any country-specific legislation when securing your vehicle in the event of a breakdown.

Additional information and warnings:

  • Preparation for working in the engine compartment
  • In an emergency
  • Changing a wheel
  • Breakdown set
In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident, a loose vehicle toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel could be flung though the vehicle and cause severe injuries.
  • Always ensure that the vehicle toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel or temporary spare wheel are secured in the luggage compartment.
Unsuitable or damaged tools in the vehicle toolkit can lead to accidents and injuries.
  • Never work with unsuitable or damaged tools from the vehicle toolkit.

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Polo quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.