Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Childproof lock
Fig. 27 In the left rear door: childproof lock Ⓐ switched off, Ⓑ switched on
Fig. 28 In the right rear door: childproof lock Ⓐ switched off, Ⓑ switched on
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The childproof lock prevents the rear doors from being opened from the inside, e.g. so that children cannot open the doors accidentally while the vehicle is in motion. When the childproof lock is activated the door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the childproof lock on or off
- Unlock the vehicle and open the appropriate rear door.
- Fold the key bit out of the vehicle key .
- Use the key bit to turn the slot to the required position.
Slot position or :
Childproof lock is switched off. 
Childproof lock is switched on.
WARNING
- Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the doors are locked. This may mean that these people lock themselves in the vehicle. They could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures.
- Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially for small children.
Warning lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
At least one vehicle door is opened or not ...
Tailgate
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Other materials:
Checking and refilling the windscreen washer fluid level
Fig. 77 In the engine compartment: cap
of washer fluid reservoir
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The windscreen washer fluid level should be checked regularly and topped up as
necessary.
A filter can be found in the feed throat of the washer fluid re ...
Changing bulbs in the front headlights (halogen H4)
Fig. 178 Rear view of the
right-hand H4 headlight with plastic covers: ① dipped beam and main beam, ② turn
signal and ③ side light
Fig. 179 Rear view of the
right-hand H4 headlight with rubber cover: ① dipped beam and main beam, ② turn
signal and ③ side light
First read and o ...
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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