Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Changing bulbs in the side turn signals
Fig. 188 Removing the side turn signal bulb
Fig. 189 Side turn signal: changing the bulb
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Depending on the vehicle, the side turn signal may be located in the front wing or in the exterior mirror .
Please contact a qualified workshop to have the side turn signal changed. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Turn signal in the front wing
| The actions should only be carried out in the specified order: | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist . |
| 2. | With one hand, push the side turn signal to the front . |
| 3. | Manually lever the side turn signal out of the vehicle body ②. |
| 4. | Pull out the bulb holder with the bulb. |
| 5. | Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb holder. |
| 6. | Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type. |
| 7. | Replace the bulb holder. |
| 8. | Insert the side turn signal into the body, with the side facing the rear of the vehicle first ③ and push it into the body ④ until you hear that the spring has engaged Ⓑ. |
Changing the bulb in the number plate light
Fig. 186 In the rear bumper:
number plate light
Fig. 187 Number plate light:
removing the bulb holder
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
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Other materials:
Restrictor
Caution
Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing
additives can cause damage or malfunctions in the
system.
Only use tools and materials approved by the
manufactu ...
An economic driving style
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Changing gear earlier
In principle, the highest gear is always the most economical gear. A rule of
thumb for most vehicles: at a speed of 30 km/h (19 mph) drive in 3rd gear, at 40
km/h (25 mph) in 4th gear and at 50 km/ ...
Petrol
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Petrol types
Vehicles with a petrol engine must be run on unleaded petrol in compliance with
the European standard EN 228 . Fuels with a maximum ethanol content
of 10% (E10) can be used for refuelling.
Petrol types ...
