Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Checklist
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?
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:
NOTICE
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 ...
Other materials:
Diagonal Washouts
Diagonal wear spots on tires
Diagonal wear spots run at an angle of approximately 45°
with respect to the plane of circumference.
They usually occur once, but may also occur several times
along the tire circumference.
...
Fault in the function of the automatic gearbox
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Emergency programme
There is a fault in the system if all the displays on the instrument cluster
for the selector lever positions have a light background. The automatic gearbox
is running in an emergency programme. The ...
Driving
a loaded vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the following:
Stow all items of luggage securely .
Accelerate carefully and gently.
Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
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