Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Checklist
Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from the flow of traffic.
Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .
Turn the light switch to position 0 Lights Lights .
Shift the turn signal lever to neutral Lights Lights .
Automatic gearbox: move the selector lever to position 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_0 .
Manual gearbox: select a gear 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 .
Switch off the orientation lighting Lights Lights .
Leave the defective bulbs to cool down.
Check to see if a fuse has blown Fuses Fuses .
Follow the instructions to change the affected bulb . Always use identical bulbs with the same designation. The designation is inscribed on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.
Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with unprotected fingers. The heat of the bulb would cause the fingerprint to evaporate and condense on the reflector. This will impair the brightness of the headlight.
After changing the bulb check to make sure that the bulb is working properly. If the bulb is not working properly, the bulb may not have been inserted properly or may have failed again, or the connector may have been inserted incorrectly.
Any time you change a bulb in the front of the vehicle, the headlight settings should be checked by a qualified workshop.
Always carry out the following actions for changing a bulb in the given order :
WARNING
- Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.
NOTICE
Information on changing bulbs
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings ...
Removing and installing the headlights
Fig. 176 In the engine
compartment: securing bolts for the right headlight
Fig. 177 Guides for installing the
right headlight
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety w ...
Other materials:
Improvised Tools
Note
This list outlines the testers, tools and materials required
for expert refrigerant circuit repair work.
Caution
Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing
additiv ...
Vehicle Registration Documents Since 01/10/2005
The implementation of EU guideline 1999/37/EG "Vehicle
registration documents" in national legislation and legal data
protection requirements have made the introduction of new, fraud
resistant registration documents necessary.
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Cleaning and caring for chrome and aluminium trim parts
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Use a damp, clean, lint-free and soft cloth to clean the surfaces.
For heavy soiling use a special solvent-free cleaning product.
Polish the chrome and aluminium trim parts using a soft, dry cloth.
NOTICE
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