Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Instruments

Warning and indicator lamps

The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings , faults or certain functions. Some warning and indicator lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and should go out once the engin ...

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 ...

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Checklist
The following steps should always be carried out in the specified order before working in the engine compartment : Park the vehicle on a level and stable surface. Depress and hold the brake pedal until the engine has stopped. Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and p ...

Driving with an automatic gearbox
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The gearbox changes the forward gears up and down automatically. Driving down hills The steeper the gradient, the lower the gear you will need. Lower gears increase the braking effect of the engine. Never allow the veh ...

Driving with an open tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Driving with an open tailgate is particularly dangerous. Ensure that the open tailgate and any objects are secured properly, and take appropriate measures to reduce the quantity of toxic exhaust fumes entering the vehicle ...