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Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Electronic immobilizer

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine from being started and driven with an unauthorised vehicle key.

There is a chip in the key. It automatically deactivates the immobilizer when the vehicle key is inserted into the ignition lock.

The electronic immobilizer is automatically activated when the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock.

The engine can only be started using a genuine Volkswagen vehicle key with the correct code. Coded vehicle keys are available from a Volkswagen dealership   .

If a non-authorised vehicle key has been used, the display in the instrument cluster will show Immobilizer active!. The vehicle cannot be used if this occurs.

The vehicle cannot be operated properly if you do not have a genuine Volkswagen key.

Stopping the engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings  The steps should only be carried out in the specified order. 1. ...

Changing gear
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Other materials:

Stowage compartment in the front centre armrest
Fig. 96 Stowage compartment in the front centre armrest First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings To open, press the release button in the centre armrest (arrow) and lift the cover all the way up. To close, guide the cover down. WARNING The centre armrest ...

Seat heating
Fig. 43 In the centre console: buttons for the front seat heating First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The seat cushions on the front seats can be heated electrically when the ignition is switched on. In some versions, the backrests may also be heated. D ...

Cleaning and caring for the deck stripes
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsDeck stripes are a design feature and are made up of soft polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In the areas of the vehicle where there are deck stripes, the underlying paint layer is protected from weather and environmental condition ...

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