Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Driving with respect for the environment

Brake fluid

Fig. 117 In the engine compartment: cap on the brake fluid container First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Brake fluid will gradually absorb water from the ...

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → An economic driving style   → Driving in a fuel-efficient manner Fuel consumption, environmental impact and wear on ...

Other materials:

Refrigerant R134a Environmental Information
Vehicle air conditioning systems make use of the vaporization and condensation process. In this case, one works with a substance which boils easily, designated as refrigerant. The refrigerant employed is tetrafluoroethane R134a, which bo ...

Waxing and polishing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsWaxing Waxing protects the paintwork. You will need to re-wax the vehicle with a good hard wax if water no longer clearly forms small drops and runs off the paintwork when it is clean. Even if a wax solution is used regul ...

Running-in
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsPlease follow the regulations concerning running-in new parts. Running in a new engine Any new engine has to be run in during the first 1,500 kilometres. During its first few hours of running, the internal friction in the ...