Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Checklist
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 parking Brakes Parking .
Select the neutral position or move the selector lever to P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_6 .
Allow the engine to cool sufficiently.
Children and other people should be kept well away from the engine compartment.
Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll away unexpectedly.
The following steps should always be carried out in the specified order before working in the engine compartment :
WARNING
- Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.
Preparing the vehicle for working in the engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings ...
Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 134 A: release lever in the footwell
on the driver side. B: release lever on the bonnet
Fig. 135 C: holder for the bonnet stay
in the lock carrier. D: bonnet secured with the bonnet stay
...
Other materials:
Indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Engine management system fault (Electronic Power Control).
The engine should be checked by a qualified workshop
as s ...
Changing bulbs in the front headlights (halogen H4)
Fig. 178 Rear view of the
right-hand H4 headlight with plastic covers: ① dipped beam and main beam, ② turn
signal and ③ side light
Fig. 179 Rear view of the
right-hand H4 headlight with rubber cover: ① dipped beam and main beam, ② turn
signal and ③ side light
First read and o ...
Oxygen Sensor Unit Protective Pipes
Note
In addition to using the part number, the protective pipe
can also be used for identification.
Version D1, 6 openings, 3.5 mm each
Only used with the 4-pin oxygen sen ...
