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Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 → Warning and indicator lamps  
 → Handbrake  
 → Parking  
 → Information on the brakes  
 → Brake support systems  
 → Switching the TCS on and off  
 → Brake fluid

The brake support systems are the anti-lock brake system (ABS), the Brake Assist system (BAS), the electronic differential lock (EDS), the traction control system (TCS) and the electronic stabilisation programme (ESC).

Additional information and warnings:

WARNING

Driving with worn brake pads or with a faulty brake system can cause accidents and serious injuries.

WARNING

Incorrect parking can cause serious injuries.

NOTICE

Braking, stopping and parking
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Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings  Lit up Possible cause   Solution Handbrake is applied. ...

Other materials:

Gear-change indicator
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings In some vehicles, the instrument cluster will show which gear should be selected while the vehicle is in motion to reduce fuel consumption. Display Meaning The c ...

Loading the trailer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Trailer weight and drawbar load The trailer weight is the weight that the vehicle can pull . The drawbar load is the weight that the towing bracket exerts on the ball coupling vertically from above . The figures for tr ...

Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
Fig. 148 In luggage compartment: variant A: handwheel for securing spare wheel and variant B: handwheel for securing temporary spare wheel First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsRemoving the spare wheel Open the tailgate then lift up and secure the variab ...

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