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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Catalytic converter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe catalytic converter is used for exhaust gas post-treatment
and helps to reduce exhaust emissions. To help ensure long-term functionality in
the exhaust system and the catalytic converter:
Use unleaded petrol only.
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Flat Connector Systems
Note
If necessary, housing securing mechanisms (secondary locks)
must be released or removed using specified tool before
releasing the contacts. Refer to
→ Chapter „Secondary Lock“.
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Information on the brakes
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings New brake pads cannot generate
the full braking effect during the first 200 to 300 km and must first be run in
. However, you can compensate for the slightly reduced braking force
by applying more pressure to the bra ...
