Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
| Lit up | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
 |
There is a defective bulb in the vehicle's exterior lighting. | Change the defective bulb. |
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will switch off after a few seconds.
Monitoring of the light bulbs on the trailer
For vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket, the vehicle will also monitor certain bulbs on a trailer which has been connected properly via the trailer socket:
If a turn signal in the trailer fails, the indicator lamp (
or 
) in the instrument
cluster will flash twice as fast .
- Failure of all turn signals on one side.
- Failure of the tail light on one side in some models, failure of the licence plate light.
- Failure of both brake lights.
WARNING
- Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
- Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
NOTICE
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamp
→ Information on changing bulbs
→ Removing and installing the headlights
→ Changing ...
Information on changing bulbs
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information and safety warnings ...
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Information stored in the control units
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsYour vehicle is factory fitted with electronic control
units which are responsible for engine and gearbox management. The control units
also monitor the function of the exhaust system and the airbags.
These electronic con ...
Declaration of conformity
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe individual manufacturer declares herewith that the
following products conform, at the time of vehicle production, with the basic requirements
and other relevant laws and regulations, including FCC Part 15.19, FCC Part 1 ...
Changing bulbs in the front headlights (Xenon)
Fig. 181 Rear view of right-hand
Xenon headlight: ① cornering light and ② turn signal
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The headlight needs to be removed in order to change a bulb.
The actions should only be carried ...