Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Fault in the function of the automatic gearbox
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Emergency programme
There is a fault in the system if all the displays on the instrument cluster for the selector lever positions have a light background. The automatic gearbox is running in an emergency programme. The vehicle can still be driven in the emergency programme, but only at reduced speed and not in all gears.
In vehicles with a dual clutch gearbox DSG®, you may no longer be able to select reverse gear.
In all cases the automatic gearbox should be checked by a qualified workshop immediately.
Overheating in the dual clutch gearbox DSG®
The dual clutch gearbox can overheat when the vehicle pulls off regularly, travels
at a crawl for long periods, or in stop and go traffic. Gearbox overheating is indicated
by the warning lamp 
and in some cases
by a text message on the instrument cluster display. A signal tone may also be given.
Stop the vehicle and allow the gearbox to cool down .
The vehicle does not move forwards or backwards even though a position has been selected
If the vehicle will not move in the required direction, the system may have selected the position incorrectly. Depress the brake pedal and reselect the position.
If the vehicle still does not move in the required direction, there is a system fault. Seek expert assistance and have the system checked.
NOTICE
- If the display indicates that the gearbox is overheating for the first time, the vehicle will have to be parked safely or driven faster than 20 km/h (12 mph).
- If the text message and acoustic warning are repeated approximately every 10 seconds, the vehicle must be parked safely immediately and the engine switched off. Allow the gearbox to cool down.
- Do not drive on until the signal tone stops. This will prevent damage to the vehicle You should not pull away or drive the vehicle at very low speeds while the gearbox is overheated.
Driving with an automatic gearbox
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The gearbox changes the forward gears up
and down automatically.
Driving down hills
The steeper the gradient, the lower ...
Gear-change indicator
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings In some vehicles, the instrument cluster
will show which gear should be selected while the vehicle is in motion to reduce ...
Other materials:
Drawers
Fig. 100 In the front seat: drawer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
There may be a drawer under each of the front seats.
Opening or closing the drawer
To open press the button in the drawer grip (arrow) and open the drawer.
To close, push the drawer u ...
Sun visors
Fig. 70 Sun visor
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Various positions for the driver and front passenger sun visors:
Folded down over the windscreen.
Pulled out of the bracket and swung over towards the door .
Vanity mirror light
There is a v ...
Information on the brakes
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings New brake pads cannot generate
the full braking effect during the first 200 to 300 km and must first be run in
. However, you can compensate for the slightly reduced braking force
by applying more pressure to the bra ...