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. ...

Other materials:

Battery Charger -VAS5903- Maintenance Charging
Note If the battery is discharged by an electrical consumer during maintenance charging, the Battery Charger -VAS5903- automatically supplies the appropriate charge. Maintenance charging can be performed without time ...

Release Tool Set -VAS1978/35
The Release Tool Set -VAS1978/35- is used to release the various primary and secondary locking mechanisms on VW-group vehicles. The set consists of 26 different tools which can be used to professionally release or assemble e.g. round connector systems, f ...

Service fluids and consumables
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsAll service fluids and consumables, e.g. toothed belts, tyres, coolant, engine oil, spark plugs and vehicle batteries, are being constantly developed. For this reason, service fluids and consumables should be replaced at ...