Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Information stickers and plates

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Safety certificates, stickers and plates showing important vehicle operation information are factory-fitted in the engine compartment and on certain parts such as the tank flap, front passenger sun visor, the driver door pillar or in the luggage compartment floor.

Never remove or damage the safety certificates, stickers and plates. They must remain legible at all times.

If vehicle parts bearing safety certificates, stickers or plates are removed from the vehicle, replacement safety certificates, stickers or plates with the same information must be applied properly to the new parts by the qualified workshop.

Safety certificate

A safety certificate on the door pillar of the driver door provides the information that all necessary safety standards and specifications of the transport safety authorities of the individual country have been met at the time of production. The month and year of production and the chassis number may also be listed.

High voltage warning sticker

There is a sticker near the bonnet lock showing a warning about the high voltage in the vehicle's electrical system. The vehicle's ignition system fulfils the requirements of standards that include Canadian standard ICES-002.

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects: → Information stickers and plates → Using the vehicle in other countries and continents → Radio reception and ...

Using the vehicle in other countries and continents

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