Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Instrument overview
Fig. 10 Instrument cluster in the dash panel: type 1
Fig. 11 Instrument cluster in the dash panel: type 2
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Descriptions of the instruments or :
Rev. counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute).
The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed that may be used in each gear when the engine is warm and after it has been run in properly. You should change up a gear or move the selector lever to D (or lift your foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red zone .
Displays . 
Speedometer 
Setting button for the clock
1). 
Reset button for the trip recorder display (trip).
- Press the
button to reset to 0.
- Press the
Engine coolant temperature
display
or Autogas fuel tank display
in vehicles with autogas engine . 
Fuel gauge .
NOTICE
- When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and overloading the engine.
- The needle on the rev counter should only briefly point into the red area, as engine damage may otherwise be incurred.
Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and minimise engine noise.
The fuel gauge is located in the lower field of the display or in the speedometer .
1) In some versions of the vehicle, it may be possible to adjust the clock settings using the Settings menu on the instrument cluster display .
Introduction
When the outside temperature is low, the display in the instrument cluster
may take slightly longer to appear than it does when the outside temperatures is
higher.
Additional information and wa ...
Displays
Fig. 12 A: bonnet open, B: tailgate
open, C: front left door open, D: right rear door open (only in four-door
vehicles)
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings ...
Other materials:
Battery Charger -VAS5900- Maintenance Charging
Note
If the battery is discharged by an electrical consumer
during maintenance charging, the Battery Charger -VAS5900-
automatically supplies the appropriate charge.
Maintenance charging can be performed without time ...
Trailer Socket
Connect the trailer socket to the vehicle electrical system
of the vehicle pulling the trailer according to the manufacturer
instructions.
Refer to the applicable wiring diagrams or manufacturer
installation instructions when installing ...
Automatic gearbox: selecting a gear
Fig. 111 Left-hand drive vehicles: selector
lever for automatic gearbox with lock button (arrow)
Fig. 112 Right-hand drive vehicles: selector
lever for automatic gearbox with lock button (arrow)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The selector lever is ...