Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The central locking system indicator lamp is located in the driver door .
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm and a SAFELOCK mechanism .
| After locking the vehicle | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|
| Without anti-theft alarm | With anti-theft alarm and SAFELOCK mechanism | |
| A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds, firstly at short intervals and then more slowly. | Vehicle is locked. | Vehicle is locked and SAFELOCK is activated. |
| A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds and then goes out. The light starts to flash again after approximately 30 seconds. | — | Vehicle is locked and SAFELOCK is deactivated. |
| A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds in short intervals. The lamp will then light up without interruption for approximately 30 seconds. | Fault in the locking system. Go to a qualified workshop. | Fault in the locking system. Go to a qualified workshop. |
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamp
→ Description of the central locking system
→ Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outsi ...
Description of the central locking system
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all the doors, the
tailgate and tank flap from one central point: ...
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Notes on tow-starting
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Vehicles should not be tow-started wherever possible. Use jump leads
to start the engine instead .
For technical reasons, the following vehicles cannot be
tow-started:
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
If ...
Tyre damage
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsDamage to tyres and rims is often not readily visible.
Any unusual vibrations or signs that the car is pulling
to one side may indicate that one of the tyres is damaged .
Reduce your speed immediately if you suspect th ...
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 ...
