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:
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamps
→ Turn signal and main beam lever
→ Switching lights on and off
→ Lights and vision – functions
→ Masking or switching over headlights for driving abroad (travel mode)
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Magnetic Clutch High Pressure Switch -F118
Note
For switching pressures, removing and installing switches
and switch arrangement and version, see vehicle-specific
refrigerant circuit.
Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.87.
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Contents of the breakdown set
Fig. 171 The breakdown set
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The breakdown set is located underneath the floor covering in the luggage
compartment. It includes the following components :
Valve core extractor
Sticker with the maximum permitted
s ...
