Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Electronic immobilizer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine from being started and driven with an unauthorised vehicle key.
There is a chip in the key. It automatically deactivates the immobilizer when the vehicle key is inserted into the ignition lock.
The electronic immobilizer is automatically activated when the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock.
The engine can only be started using a genuine Volkswagen vehicle key with the correct code. Coded vehicle keys are available from a Volkswagen dealership .
If a non-authorised vehicle key has been used, the display in the instrument cluster will show Immobilizer active!. The vehicle cannot be used if this occurs.
The vehicle cannot be operated properly if you do not have a genuine Volkswagen key.
Stopping the engine
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.
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Changing gear
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Other materials:
Ignition lock
Fig. 107 Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lock
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The steering lock can be activated when
there is no vehicle key in the ignition lock.
Vehicle key positions
Ignition switched off. The vehicle key ca ...
Positive and earth jump lead connection points
Fig. 190 In the engine
compartment: jump lead connection point, positive ⊕
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The positive jump lead connection point is in the engine compartment. In
order to establish a suitable earth connection, screw towing eye into ...
Safety Precautions
General Safety Precautions
As per VBG 20, German industrial liability insurance
association.
Follow the instructions for the workplace. They should be
displayed in the workplace.
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