Volkswagen Polo Quiz
Transporting items

Stowing items of luggage

In this manual: Transporting items
Vehicle exterior — 4Vehicle interior — 8Instrument cluster — 14Before setting off — 14Opening and closing — 35Sitting correctly and safely — 46Lights and vision — 26Transporting items — 29Practical equipment — 20Starting the engine, changing gear and parking — 34Driver assist systems — 18Air conditioning system — 8At the filling station — 14In the engine compartment — 24Vehicle care and maintenance — 66Practical tips — 2In an emergency — 5Manual opening and closing — 6Vehicle toolkit — 4Hubcaps — 4Changing a wheel — 9Breakdown set — 7Fuses — 4Changing a bulb — 13Starting the engine with jump leads — 4Tow-starting and towing — 7
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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

Hard objects on the shelf can chafe against the wires of the heating element in the rear window and cause damage.
Observe any information concerning loading a trailer and roof carrier .

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