Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Handbrake

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Starting the engine, changing gear and parking / Braking, stopping and parking / Handbrake

Fig. 115 Handbrake between the front seats

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Applying the handbrake

Lift the handbrake lever up fully.

The handbrake is applied when the indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster .

Releasing the handbrake

Lift the handbrake lever up slightly and press the lock button in direction of arrow .

Guide the handbrake lever down whilst the lock button is pressed.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the handbrake can cause accidents and serious injuries.

The handbrake should never be used to brake the vehicle, except in emergencies. The braking distance is considerably longer as only the rear wheels are braked. Always use the foot brake.

Never drive the vehicle with the handbrake lightly applied. This can overheat the brakes and adversely affect the brake system. It can also cause premature wear to the rear brake pads.

Never activate the accelerator from the engine compartment if a position or gear has been selected and the engine is running. The vehicle can start to move even if the handbrake is applied.

NOTICE

To avoid unintentional movement when parking the vehicle, first apply the handbrake firmly and then remove your foot from the brake pedal.

An acoustic warning is given if the car is driven faster than approximately 6 km/h (4 mph) with the handbrake applied.

Warning and indicator lamps

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Lit up Possible cause Solution Handbrake is applied. ...

Parking

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Please adhere to relevant legislation when stopping and parking your vehicle. Stopping the vehicle The steps should only ...

Other materials:

Opening and closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
Fig. 33 In the roof: turn the switch to open and close Fig. 34 In the headliner: push the switch to tilt and pull the switch to close First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The rotary switch must be in the basic position ① before the electric panorama ...

Retrofitting two-way radios
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsYou will need an external aerial to use a two-way radio in the vehicle. Any retrofit installation of electrical or electronic equipment in the vehicle will affect its vehicle type approval. Under certain circumstances, thi ...

Changing a blown fuse
Fig. 174 A blown fuse Fig. 175 Removing or fitting a fuse using the plastic pliers ① First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Preparation Switch off the ignition, the lights and all electrical consumers. Open the appropriate fuse box . Detecti ...