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.

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 ...

Other materials:

Run-Flat System PAX, Dimensions and Designations on PAX Rims
Example: 235 x 500 A - 5 - 41 235 - Designated width in millimeters x - One-part 500 - Designated diameter of standardized rim seat in millimeters ...

Gear-change indicator
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings In some vehicles, the instrument cluster will show which gear should be selected while the vehicle is in motion to reduce fuel consumption. Display Meaning The c ...

Snow Chains
Snow Chins, Assembly and Replacing Snow chains may be mounted only on the drive wheels. If the vehicle has AWD, then snow chains may be used on the front wheels only. Snow chains are not possible with all wheel/tire com ...