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Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Filling the tank with petrol or diesel

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / At the filling station / Filling the tank / Filling the tank with petrol or diesel

Fig. 130 In the right-hand side of the vehicle at the rear: tank flap open

Fig. 131 Open tank flap with tank cap attached to the holder

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Switch off the engine, ignition and the mobile telephone before filling the tank and leave them switched off during the process.

Opening the tank cap

Filling the tank

The correct fuel grade for your vehicle is shown on a sticker on the inside of the tank flap   .

Closing the tank cap

WARNING

Do not continue filling the tank once the filler nozzle stops automatically. The fuel tank could be overfilled. This can cause fuel to splash out and overflow. This can cause fires, explosions and serious injuries.

NOTICE

Remove spilt fuel from the vehicle paint as quickly as possible in order to avoid damage to the wheel housing, tyres and vehicle paint.

Spilt fuel can pollute the environment.

Indicator lamps and fuel gauge
Fig. 129 In the instrument cluster: Variants A and B: fuel gauges for petrol and diesel. Variant C: fuel gauge for autogas First read and observe the introductory information and safety warning ...

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Fig. 132 In the right-hand side of the vehicle at the rear: open tank flap with tank cap for gas filler neck ① and adapter ② First read and observe the introductory information and safety ...

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