Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Vehicle care and maintenance / Engine management system and exhaust purification system / Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Indicator lamps
→ Catalytic converter
→ Diesel particulate filter

Additional information and warnings:

Changing gear

Filling the tank

Fuel

Engine oil

Battery

Information stored in the control units

Tow-starting and towing

WARNING

The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires.

Park the vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass.

Never apply underseal or anti-corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter or the heat shields on the exhaust system.

Engine management system and exhaust purification system

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Indicator lamps

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Lit up Possible cause Solution Engine management syste ...

Other materials:

Interior and reading lights
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Button or position Function Switches off the interior lights. Switches on the interior lights. Switches door contact switch on (central posit ...

Comfort
Being comfortable while driving leads to better concentration and safe driving. Air conditioning makes drivers and passengers more comfortable when temperatures or humidity are high. While opening the windows or sunroof or increasing the air flow can mak ...

Checklist
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe the following actions in the specified order : Find a firm and level surface suitable for lifting the vehicle. Stop the engine, select a gear on a manual gearbox or in case of automatic gearbox, move the selector lever ...