Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Opening and closing / Doors / Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Warning lamp

→ Childproof lock

Additional information and warnings:

Exterior views

Vehicle key set

Central locking system

Manual opening and closing

WARNING

Any door that is not properly closed could open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. This could lead to severe injuries.

Stop as soon as possible and close the door.

Ensure that the door is properly closed and that the lock has engaged. The closed door must be flush with the surrounding body panels.

Doors should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is in their path.

WARNING

Any door being held open by the door arrester could close unexpectedly in strong winds or if the vehicle is on a slope. This could lead to injuries.

Always keep a good grip on the handle when opening and closing doors.

Warning lamp

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Lit up Possible cause Solution At least one vehicle door is opened or not ...

Other materials:

Wear Spots
Wear spots are caused by a hard stop with locked wheels whereby the rubber compound is abraded from the contact patch. When the tires slide across the road surface, frictional heat is generated which reduces the abrasion resistance on the ...

Visual Inspection
WARNING Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety Precautions. Refer to → Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“. Prior to performing any measurement ...

Dimensions
Fig. 17 Dimensions First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The data in the table apply to the most basic German model. The specified values can vary due to different tyre and wheel sizes, if additional equipment is fitted, for different model versions, for ret ...