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
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings ...
Other materials:
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 ...
Washing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe longer substances such as insects, bird droppings,
resinous tree sap, road dirt, industrial deposits, tar, soot or road salt and other
corrosive materials remain on the vehicle, the more damage they do to the paintwork. ...
General Information
WARNING
Risk of injury.
Read and follow the Safety Precautions when working
with batteries. Refer to
→ Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“.
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