Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Preparing for a journey and driving safely
→ Driving abroad
→ Driving through water on roads
Depending on where the vehicle is used, it could be a good idea to have an engine and transmission guard installed. An engine and transmission guard can reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle's underbody and engine oil sump, for example when driving over kerbs, driveways or unsurfaced roads. If you wish to have one fitted, Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen dealership.
Additional information and warnings:
- Sitting correctly and safely
- Transporting items
- Starting the engine, changing gear and parking the vehicle
- Driving with respect for the environment
- Consumer information
WARNING
- Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics can severely impair perception, reaction times and driving safety. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Driving tips
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Preparing for a journey and driving safely
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings ...
Other materials:
Opening the tailgate
Fig. 29 In the vehicle key: tailgate release
button
Fig. 30 Opening the tailgate from the
outside
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Before opening the tailgate, always remove any items of luggage that are on the
luggage carrier attached to the tailg ...
Battery, Checking
General Information
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety
Precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“.
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Primary Lock
The primary lock is the locking mechanism of an individual
crimp contact in the contact housing.
If necessary, housing securing mechanisms (secondary locks)
must be released or removed using specified tool before
releasing the contacts. ...
