Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Checklist
Park the vehicle on a level and stable surface.
Depress and hold the brake pedal until the engine has stopped.
Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .
Select the neutral position or move the selector lever to P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_6 .
Allow the engine to cool sufficiently.
Children and other people should be kept well away from the engine compartment.
Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll away unexpectedly.
The following steps should always be carried out in the specified order before working in the engine compartment :
WARNING
- Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.
Preparing the vehicle for working in the engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings ...
Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 134 A: release lever in the footwell
on the driver side. B: release lever on the bonnet
Fig. 135 C: holder for the bonnet stay
in the lock carrier. D: bonnet secured with the bonnet stay
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Other materials:
Snow chains
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsPlease heed legislation and also the permitted speed when
driving your vehicle with snow chains.
In winter conditions, snow chains will not only improve acceleration, but also
braking response.
Snow chains may be fitted ...
Additional Information Sources
Technical Service Handbook outlining action to be taken to
rectify current problems.
For the repair manual for model-specific repair work. Refer
to
→ Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr.87.
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Bag hook
Fig. 89 In the luggage compartment: bag
hook
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Bag hooks can be found to the left and right in the luggage compartment. Light
shopping bags can be secured here .
WARNING
Never use the bag hooks as fastening rings for s ...
