Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Vehicle key
→ Indicator lamp in the vehicle key
→ Replacing the battery
→ Synchronising the vehicle key
Additional information and warnings:
- Settings in the Volkswagen information system
- Starting and stopping the engine
- Manual opening and closing

DANGER
Swallowing batteries with a diameter of 20 mm or other lithium batteries can result
in severe or even fatal injuries within a very short period of time.
- Always keep the vehicle key, key ring with batteries, spare batteries, round
cells and other batteries that are larger than 20 mm out of the reach of children.
- Call for medical help immediately you suspect that someone has swallowed
a battery.

WARNING
Improper or unsupervised use of the vehicle key can lead to accidents or injuries.
- Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle.
Children or unauthorised persons could lock the doors and tailgate, start the
engine, switch on the ignition and thus operate electrical equipment, such as
the electric windows.
- Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle.
They could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able
to get themselves to safety. For example, locked vehicles may be subjected to
very high or very low temperatures, according to season. This can cause serious
injuries and illness or fatalities, especially for small children.
- 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.
Fig. 18 Vehicle key
Fig. 19 Vehicle key with alarm button
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Vehicle key
The key can be used to lock and unlock the car fr ...
Other materials:
Lights and vision – functions
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Parking light
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, when the parking lights (left and right
turn signals) are switched on, the headlight and the tail light on the corresponding
side of the vehicle light up. The park ...
Switching the front passenger front airbag on and off manually using the key-operated
switch
Fig. 58 In the stowage compartment on
the front passenger side: key switch for disabling and enabling the front airbag
on the front passenger side
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The front passenger front airbag must be switched off when securing a
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Improvised Tools
Note
This list outlines the testers, tools and materials required
for expert refrigerant circuit repair work.
Caution
Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing
additiv ...
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