Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Replacing the battery
Fig. 21 Vehicle key: opening the battery case cover
Fig. 22 Vehicle key: removing the battery
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Volkswagen recommends having the battery changed at a Volkswagen dealership or by a qualified workshop.
The battery is located on the rear side of the vehicle key underneath a cover.
Changing the battery
- Fold out the key bit of the vehicle key .
- Pull up the cover on the rear side of the vehicle key in the direction of the arrow .
- Using a suitable thin object, lever the battery out of the battery compartment .
- Insert the new battery as shown and push it into the battery compartment against the direction of the arrow .
- Fit the cover as shown and push it onto the vehicle key housing against the direction shown by the arrow until it engages.
NOTICE
- The vehicle key can be damaged if the battery is not changed properly.
- Unsuitable batteries can damage the vehicle key. Replace a discharged battery only with a new battery of the same voltage rating, size and specification.
- Ensure that the battery is fitted the right way round.
Dispose of discharged batteries in accordance with regulations governing the protection of the environment.
The battery in the vehicle key may contain perchlorate. Please comply with any legal requirements and regulations when handling and disposing of these batteries.
Indicator lamp in the vehicle key
Fig. 20 Indicator lamp in the vehicle
key
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
If a button on the vehicle key is pressed briefly, the indicator lamp (arrow)
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Synchronising the vehicle key
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
It may no longer be possible to lock or unlock the vehicle with the remote control
if the button is pressed
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Other materials:
Centre armrest
Fig. 42 Front centre armrest
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
To lift, pull the centre armrest up gradually in the direction of the
arrow .
To lower, pull the centre armrest all the way up. Then lower the centre
armrest.
WARNING
The centre armrest ...
Tire Sealant, Expiration Date
Tire sealant in the bottle has a limited storage life.
Therefore, the expiration date is indicated on the bottle
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Replace tire sealant when minimum shelf life date has been
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General Information
All components of the refrigerant circuit submitted for
quality observation are always to be sealed (use original
sealing caps of original part).
To date, the original parts (compressor, reservoir,
receiver/dryer, evaporator and co ...
