Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Gear-change indicator
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
In some vehicles, the instrument cluster will show which gear should be selected while the vehicle is in motion to reduce fuel consumption.
| Display | Meaning |
|---|---|
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The current gear is optimal. |
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A higher gear is recommended. |
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A lower gear is recommended. |
In vehicles with a manual gearbox the recommended gear will be indicated in the form of a number and a recommendation to shift up or down into the gear shown will be displayed in the form of an arrow.
In vehicles with an automatic gearbox if the selector lever is in the tiptronic position, the current gear will be indicated in the form of a number and a recommendation to shift up or down a gear will be displayed in the form of an arrow .
Information on cleaning the diesel particulate filter
The exhaust management system detects when a diesel particulate filter is filling up and aids the filter's self-cleaning process by recommending the most suitable gear when driving. This may mean driving with increased engine speed in exceptional cases .
CAUTION
- The driver has full responsibility for selecting the correct gear in all situations (e.g. when overtaking, driving up and down hills and when towing a trailer).
Driving in the correct gear can reduce fuel consumption.
Gear-change indicator display goes out when the clutch is depressed in vehicles with a manual gearbox or when Tiptronic position is deselected in vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
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 p ...
Other materials:
Controls for the air conditioning system
Fig. 125 In the centre console: air conditioning
controls (manual)
Fig. 126 In the centre console: Climatronic
controls
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Press the corresponding button to switch
a function on or off. When a function is switched on, ...
Checklist
Never carry out any work on the engine or in the engine compartment
if you are not familiar with the requisite procedures and general safety requirements,
or if you only have access to incorrect operating equipment, service fluids,
and unsuitable tools . The work should be carried ou ...
Tire Sealant, Expiration Date
Tire sealant in the bottle has a limited storage life.
Therefore, the expiration date is indicated on the bottle
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Replace tire sealant when minimum shelf life date has been
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