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
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Other materials:
Factory Paint Paint Structure
Structure of a Solid-Color Paint System, Conventional
Approximately 80-120 µm thick
1 -
Steel Panel
2 -
Zinc Phosphate Coating
3 -
Electr ...
Tire Sealant, Removing
Place the wheel on a flat surface.
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Remove the valve insert.
Caution
Tire sealant is harmful to health.
eye and skin irritation as well ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Petrol
→ Diesel
→ Autogas
Different engines require different fuels. The factory-fitted sticker on the
inside of the tank flap indicates the fuel type that is required for your particular
ve ...
