Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Checklist

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / In the engine compartment / Preparation for working in the engine compartment / Checklist

The following steps should always be carried out in the specified order before working in the engine compartment :

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.

WARNING

Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to severe injuries.

Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.

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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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