Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Hill Hold Assist
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The Hill Hold Assist function actively holds the vehicle when pulling away on an incline.
The Hill Hold Assist function is automatically activated if the following conditions are met
| Conditions 1 to 3 must be met at the same time: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manual gearbox | Automatic gearbox | |
| 1. | On an incline, the stationary vehicle must be held in position with the footbrake until the vehicle starts moving. | |
| 2. | The engine is running smoothly. | |
| 3. | Fully depress the clutch pedal and move the gear stick to the first gear position if you want to drive forwards up a hill or to the R position if you want to reverse up a hill. | The driving mode R, D or S has been selected. |
| In order to start moving, remove your foot from the brake pedal, then release the clutch pedal (clutch engages) and press the accelerator simultaneously. The brake will gradually be released as the clutch is engaged. | To start moving, remove your foot from the brake pedal and press the accelerator immediately. The brake will gradually be released as the vehicle pulls away. | |
The Hill Hold Assist function will be deactivated immediately:
- As soon as one of the conditions indicated on is not fulfilled.
- If the engine is not running smoothly or there is an engine fault.
- If the engine is switched off or has stalled.
- Vehicles with automatic gearbox: if the selector lever in is the neutral position N.
Start/stop system
Fig. 119 In the upper part of the centre
console: button for the start/stop system
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings If the start/stop system is activated ...
ParkPilot
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Changing gear using Tiptronic
Fig. 113 Selector lever in Tiptronic position
(left-hand drive) The controls are mirrored for right-hand drive vehicles
Fig. 114 Steering wheel with paddles for
Tiptronic
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Using Tiptronic, the gears can be shifted
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Winter Tires with Speed Symbol V
Table. Refer to
→ Anchor.
The tire industry delivers winter tires with V-rating also.
These tires can be applied up to the maximum permissible speed vmax
= 240 km/h (149.13 mph) only under certain conditions.
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