Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Checklist

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Before setting off / Driving tips / Checklist

In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related legislation apply that may differ form the construction of the vehicle, Volkswagen recommends that you visit your Volkswagen dealership before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the following issues at your destination:

Does the vehicle need any technical modifications for driving abroad, e.g. masking or switching the headlights over?
Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment and spare parts available for service and repair work?
Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the destination country?
For petrol engines: is unleaded petrol with the correct octane number available?
For diesel engines: is diesel with a low sulphur level available?
For autogas engines: is autogas that complies with DIN EN 589 available?
Are the correct engine oil ( Engine oil Engine oil Engine compartment Engine oil_3 Oil see Engine oil_3 ) and other service fluids that comply with Volkswagen specifications available in the destination country?
Will the factory-fitted navigation system work with the navigation data available in the destination country?
Are special tyres necessary for travelling in the destination country?

NOTICE

Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused by low-quality fuel, inadequate servicing work or lack of Genuine Parts.

Driving abroad

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings ...

Driving through water on roads

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Please follow these rules to help prevent damage to your vehicle when driving through water, for example if the road is flo ...

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Changing bulbs in the side turn signals
Fig. 188 Removing the side turn signal bulb Fig. 189 Side turn signal: changing the bulb First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Depending on the vehicle, the side turn signal may be located in the front wing or in the exterior mirror . Please contact a ...

Run-Flat Tire, Overview of a PAX Tire
PAX tires involve specially developed system that exhibits the following differences in comparison to conventional tires: Pax Tires with Supporting Ring – -I- PAX tires with air ...

Drawers
Fig. 100 In the front seat: drawer First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings There may be a drawer under each of the front seats. Opening or closing the drawer To open press the button in the drawer grip (arrow) and open the drawer. To close, push the drawer u ...