Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Braking, stopping and parking

Gear-change indicator

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings In some vehicles, the instrument cluster will show which gear should be selected while the vehicle is in motion to reduce ...

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → Warning and indicator lamps    → Handbrake    → Parking    → Information on the brakes   &n ...

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Checklist
The following steps should always be carried out in the specified order before working in the engine compartment : Park the vehicle on a level and stable surface. Depress and hold the brake pedal until the engine has stopped. Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and p ...

Wheel bolt caps
Fig. 165 Removing the wheel bolt caps First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Take the wire hook from the vehicle toolkit . Insert the hook through the opening in the cap and pull off in the direction of the arrow. The caps protect the wheel b ...

Tread depth and wear indicators
Fig. 147 Tyre tread: wear indicators First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsTread depth Difficult driving situations demand the deepest possible tread depth for the tyres and the same tread depth for the tyres on the front and rear axles. This applies in pa ...