Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Starting the engine, changing gear and parking / Steering / Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Warning and indicator lamps
→ Information on steering

Additional information and warnings:

Starting and stopping the engine

Battery

Tow-starting and towing

WARNING

The steering wheel is very difficult to turn if the steering assistance is not working. This can have a serious impact on your driving safety.

The power steering only functions when the engine is running.

Never allow the vehicle to roll if the engine is switched off.

Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock when the vehicle is in motion. The steering lock may be activated and you will no longer be able to steer the vehicle.

Warning and indicator lamps

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Depending ont eh vehicle equipment scope, an electrohydraulic or an electromechanic steering system may be fitted. ...

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Antenna Wires, Replacing
A new repair concept has been developed for repairing antenna wires. Refer to → Chapter „Antenna Wires, Repairing“. Instead of a complete antenna wire, connecting wires of different lengths and various adapter leads are no ...

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, Connecting
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Using the menus in the instrument cluster
Fig. 13 Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel: press button ① in the windscreen wiper lever to confirm the menu point and rocker switch ② to change the menu Fig. 14 Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel: control buttons for menus in the instrument cluster First read and ob ...