Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside
Fig. 23 Buttons on the vehicle key
Fig. 24 Mechanical vehicle key
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
| Function | Buttons to be used in the vehicle key | Action to be followed with key in the lock cylinder or |
|---|---|---|
| Unlocking the vehicle. | Press the  button.
Press and hold for convenience opening. |
Insert the vehicle key in the driver door lock cylinder and turn anticlockwise. Turn and hold for convenience opening. |
| Locking the vehicle. | Press the  button.
Press and hold for convenience closing. In vehicles with a SAFELOCK mechanism,
press the button once
to lock the vehicle using the SAFELOCK mechanism . Press the
button twice to lock
the vehicle without the SAFELOCK mechanism. |
Insert the vehicle key in the driver door lock cylinder and turn clockwise. Turn and hold for convenience closing. |
| Unlocking the tailgate. | Press the  button
. |
Insert the vehicle key in the driver door lock cylinder and turn anticlockwise. |
Please note: depending on the settings made for the central
locking system, all of the doors and the tailgate may only be unlocked once the
button has been pressed twice.
A qualified workshop may be able to program and modify other functions depending on the vehicle equipment level. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
The vehicle key will lock or unlock the vehicle only when the battery has enough power and the key is located within a few metres of the vehicle.
- When the vehicle is locked, all turn signals will flash once as confirmation.
- When the vehicle is unlocked, all turn signals will flash twice as confirmation.
If the turn signals do not flash as confirmation, at least one of the doors or the tailgate is not closed.
The vehicle cannot be locked using the vehicle key if the driver door is still open. The vehicle will lock again automatically within a few seconds of being unlocked if you do not open one of the doors or the tailgate. This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
Convenience opening and closing
- See electric windows – functions .
- See Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof – functions .
Description of the central locking system
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all the doors, the
tailgate and tank flap from one central point: ...
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
Fig. 25 In the driver door: central locking
button
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Press the button :
Unlock ...
Other materials:
Warning and indicator lamps
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and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Engine oil level is too low.
Switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level .
Fl ...
Battery with Visual Indicator, Enhanced
This is a maintenance-free battery with liquid electrolyte
(wet battery).
Caution
Do not remove any of the labels on the battery and
do not add distilled water. Only perform a visual
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Diesel
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Diesel
Diesel fuel must comply with the European standard EN 590 (in Germany DIN EN
590) .
The service intervals are shorter if you use diesel with a high sulphur content
⇒ BookletService schedule, . A Volkswa ...