towing VOLKSWAGEN POLO 2015 Owner´s Manual

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Fig. 2 Overview of the front of the vehicle
Key to  → Fig. 2 :
Windscreen with:
- Windscreen wipers  → Windscreen wipers and washer  
- Interior mirror  → Mirrors  
- Rain/light sensor on the mirror base  → Windscreen wipers and washer  
- Automatic headlight control  → Lights  
Bonnet release lever  → Preparation for working in the engine compartment  
Headlights (on both left and right)  → Lights    → Changing a bulb  
Headlight washer system (on both left and right)  → Windscreen wipers and washer  
Front ParkPilot sensors (on both left and right)  → ParkPilot  
Fog lights and static cornering light (on both left and right)  → Lights    → Changing a bulb  
Mounting for the front towing eye behind a cover  → Tow-starting and towing  
Radar sensor for:
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  → Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  
- Area monitoring system (Front Assist)  → Area monitoring system (Front Assist)  
Rear view

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Fig. 3 Overview of the rear of the vehicle
Key to  → Fig. 3 :
Roof aerial  → Consumer information  
High-mounted brake light
Rear window with:
- Rear wiper  → Windscreen wipers and washer    → Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior  
- Rear window heating  → Heating, ventilating, cooling  
- Window aerial  → Consumer information  
Volkswagen badge, used for opening the tailgate  → Tailgate  
Rear lights (on both left and right)  → Lights    → Changing a bulb  
Reversing camera settings  → Reversing camera (Rear View)  
Number plate lighting (on both left and right)  → Changing a bulb  
Rear ParkPilot sensors (on both left and right)  → ParkPilot  
Towing bracket  → Towing a trailer  
Mounting for the rear towing eye behind a cover  → Tow-starting and towing  
Overview of the driver door
Vehicle interior

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Fig. 21 Dimensions
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The data in the table apply to the most basic German model.
The specified values can vary due to different tyre and wheel sizes, if additional equipment is fitted, for different model versions, for retrofitted
accessories, and for special vehicles. They can also vary in vehicles that have been manufactured for other countries.
Key to  → Fig. 21 :PoloPolo
BlueMotion
Cross Polo
â’¶Width (from one exterior mirror to the other)1,901 mm
â’·Width1,682 mm1,698 mm
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Front track1,441 mm – 1,465 mm1,453 mm – 1,457 mm1,438 mm – 1,460 mm
Rear track1,434 mm – 1,456 mm1,446 mm – 1,450 mm1,436 mm – 1,459 mm
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Height to the upper edge of the roof at kerb weighta)1,453 mm1,456 mm1,474 mm
Height at kerb weighta) with navigation aerial1,461 mm1,463 mm1,480 mm
Height to the upper edge of the roof at kerb weighta)––1,488 mm
ⒺLength with fitted towing bracket (when factory-fitted)4,064 mm – 4,074 mm4,064 mm4,077 mm
ⒻLength (from bumper to bumper)3,972 mm – 4,010 mm3,970 mm3,987 mm
â’¼Wheelbase2,456 mm2,455 mm2,459 mm
â’½Ground clearance when drive-readyb) between the axles143 mm145 mm175 mm
â’¾Height with open bonnet and kerb weighta)1,759 mm1,762 mm1,783 mm
â’¿Height with open tailgate at kerb weighta)2,000 mm2,003 mm2,019 mm
 Turning circle diameterApprox. 10.6 m

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Additional information and warnings:
Exterior views  → Exterior views  
Infotainment system  → Infotainment system 
Vehicle key set  → Vehicle key set  
Doors  → Doors  
Tailgate  → Tailgate  
Electric windows  → Electric windows  
Electric panorama sliding/tilting roof  → Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof  
Mirrors  → Mirrors  
Towing a trailer  → Towing a trailer  
Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior  → Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior  
Manual opening and closing  → Manual opening and closing  
Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The central locking system indicator lamp is located in the driver door  → Vehicle interior  .
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm and a SAFELOCK mechanism  → SAFELOCK mechanism   .
After locking the vehicleMeaning
Without anti-theft alarmWith anti-theft alarm and
SAFELOCK mechanism
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds, firstly at short
intervals and then more slowly.Vehicle is locked.Vehicle is locked and SAFELOCK is
activated.
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds and then goes
out. The light starts to flash again after approximately 30
seconds.
–Vehicle is locked and SAFELOCK is
deactivated.
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds in short
Improper use of the central locking system could lead to serious injury.
The central locking system locks all doors. Locking the vehicle from the inside can prevent accidental opening of the doors and unauthorised
persons from entering the vehicle. However, locked doors can delay assistance to passengers inside the vehicle in the event of an accident
or emergency.
Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. All doors can be locked from the inside using the central locking
button. This may mean that people lock themselves in the vehicle. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or very low
temperatures.
Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness
or fatalities, especially to small children.
Never leave anyone inside a locked vehicle. People in the vehicle could become trapped in an emergency and may not be able to get
themselves to safety.
WARNING

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm and a SAFELOCK mechanism  → SAFELOCK mechanism   .
The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal it.
The anti-theft alarm is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked using the vehicle key.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The anti-theft alarm will sound an acoustic alarm for approximately 30 seconds and trigger a visible warning for up to 5 minutes if any of the
following unauthorised actions are performed while the vehicle is locked:
In vehicles with an open lock cylinder: a door unlocked mechanically with the vehicle key is opened and the ignition is not switched on within
approximately 15 seconds.
In vehicles with a covered lock cylinder: a door unlocked mechanically with the vehicle key is opened.
A door is opened.
The bonnet is opened.
The tailgate is opened.
The ignition is switched on using an invalid key.
The vehicle battery is disconnected.
There is movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles with interior monitoring)  → Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm   .
The vehicle is towed (vehicles with anti-tow alarm)  → Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm   .
The vehicle is lifted (vehicles with anti-tow alarm)  → Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm   .
The vehicle is transported on a car ferry or by rail (vehicles with anti-tow alarm or interior monitoring)  → Interior monitoring system and anti-
tow alarm   .
A trailer that is connected to the anti-theft alarm system is removed  → Towing a trailer   .
Switching off the alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the release button on the vehicle key or switch on the ignition using a valid vehicle key.
The alarm will be triggered again if a person gains access to the same or a different secured zone after the alarm has been switched off.
For example, if the tailgate is opened after a door had been opened.
The anti-theft alarm will not be activated if the vehicle is locked from the inside using the central locking button  .
If you unlock the driver door mechanically using the vehicle key, only the driver door is unlocked, and not the whole vehicle. The
SAFELOCK mechanism on all doors is not deactivated and the central locking button is not activated until you switch on the ignition (however the
doors will not be unlocked).
The anti-theft alarm will not function correctly if the vehicle battery is weak or discharged.
Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm

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Fig. 29 Next to the driver seat: button for switching off the interior monitoring system and anti­tow alarm
Fig. 30 In the roof console: sensors for the interior monitoring system (arrows)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The interior monitoring system will trigger an alarm if movement is detected inside the vehicle when the vehicle is locked.
The anti-tow alarm will be triggered if the vehicle is lifted.
Switching on the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
Lock the vehicle using the vehicle key. When the anti-theft alarm is switched on, the interior monitoring system and the anti-tow alarm are also
active.
When interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm have been deactivated by pressing the button  → Fig. 29 , these functions can be
reactivated by pressing the button again. The yellow indicator lamp goes out.
Switching off the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
The orientation lighting in the button must be lit up when switching the systems off  → Fig. 29 . To switch the orientation lighting on,
remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock and open the driver door.
Press the  button  → Fig. 29 . A yellow indicator lamp will light up in the button until the vehicle is locked.
Close all doors and the tailgate.
Lock the vehicle using the vehicle key. The interior monitoring system and anti-towing alarm are switched off until the next time the vehicle is
locked.
The interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm should therefore be switched off before the vehicle is locked in any of the following, or similar,
situations:

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Transporting  → Driving tips  
Manual opening and closing  → Manual opening and closing  
Warning lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Lit upPossible causeAction
The tailgate is open or not properly closed.
Do not drive on!
Open the tailgate and close it again.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will go out after a few
seconds.
A warning lamp appears in the instrument cluster display if the tailgate is open or not properly closed.
Incorrect and unsupervised unlocking, opening or closing of the tailgate can cause accidents and serious injuries.
Therefore the tailgate should only be opened or closed when you are sure there is no-one in its path.
Never close the tailgate by pushing it down with your hand on the window. The rear window could shatter and cause injuries.
After closing the tailgate, check to make sure that it is closed and locked correctly so that it does not open while the vehicle is in motion. The
closed tailgate must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
Always keep the tailgate closed while the vehicle is in motion so that no toxic exhaust fumes can enter the vehicle interior.
Never open the tailgate if there is a load attached to it, e.g. a rack or luggage carrier. It may also not possible to open the tailgate if there are
objects attached to it, e.g. bicycles. The additional load might cause the open tailgate to close by itself. Support the tailgate as necessary or
remove the load from the surface.
Close and lock the tailgate and all vehicle doors when the vehicle is not in use. Make sure there is no-one left in the vehicle.
Never leave children playing unattended in or around the vehicle, especially when the tailgate is open. Children could climb into the luggage
compartment and shut the tailgate, thereby trapping themselves inside. Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or
cold, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially to small children.
WARNING
Before opening the tailgate, please check that there is enough space to open and close the tailgate, e.g. when towing a trailer or when in a
garage.
NOTICE
Never use the gas-filled strut or the rear spoiler (depending on the equipment level of the vehicle) to fix or hold a load. This could result in
damage preventing closure of the tailgate, or could even lead to the rear spoiler being ripped off.
NOTICE