Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Childproof lock
Fig. 27 In the left rear door: childproof lock Ⓐ switched off, Ⓑ switched on
Fig. 28 In the right rear door: childproof lock Ⓐ switched off, Ⓑ switched on
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The childproof lock prevents the rear doors from being opened from the inside, e.g. so that children cannot open the doors accidentally while the vehicle is in motion. When the childproof lock is activated the door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the childproof lock on or off
- Unlock the vehicle and open the appropriate rear door.
- Fold the key bit out of the vehicle key .
- Use the key bit to turn the slot to the required position.
Slot position or :
Childproof lock is switched off. 
Childproof lock is switched on.
WARNING
- Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the doors are locked. This may mean that these people lock themselves in the vehicle. They could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures.
- Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially for small children.
Warning lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
At least one vehicle door is opened or not ...
Tailgate
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Other materials:
Run-Flat System PAX, Examining Support Ring
As with the tire, the supporting ring is generally not
replaced after driving with flat tire.
Replace the support ring if the following damages have
occurred:
Blowouts or mis ...
Washing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe longer substances such as insects, bird droppings,
resinous tree sap, road dirt, industrial deposits, tar, soot or road salt and other
corrosive materials remain on the vehicle, the more damage they do to the paintwork. ...
Curtain airbags
Fig. 61 On the left-hand side of the vehicle:
location and deployment zone of the curtain airbag
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
In the interior, a curtain airbag is fitted above the doors on both the driver
and front passenger sides . The airbag loca ...
