Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
| Lit up | Possible cause | Solution |
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Vehicle lighting not working partially or completely. | Change the corresponding bulb or If all bulbs are functioning, go to a qualified workshop. |
| Problem with the dynamic cornering light system. | Go to qualified workshop . | |
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Rear fog light switched on. | . |
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Turn signal left or right. | If necessary, check the vehicle lights and the trailer lights. |
| The indicator lamp will flash twice as fast if one of the turn signals on the vehicle or trailer is not working. | ||
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Main beam is switched on or the headlight flasher is being operated. | . |
| Flashes | Possible cause | Solution |
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Travel mode is switched on. Flashes for approximately 5 seconds each time after the ignition is switched on. | . |
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will switch off after a few seconds.
Indicator lamps in light switch
| Lit up | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
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The fog light is switched on. | . |
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The side lights are switched on. | . |
WARNING
- Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
- Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
- Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass, fuel, oil etc.
- Broken-down vehicles increase the risk of accidents, both for you and for other road users. If the situation requires, switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle as a warning to other road users.
NOTICE
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamps
→ Turn signal and main beam lever
→ Switching lights on and off
→ Lights and visi ...
Turn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 67 Turn signal and main beam lever
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Move the turn signal and main beam lever to the desired position:
Right turn ...
Other materials:
Tread depth and wear indicators
Fig. 147 Tyre tread: wear indicators
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsTread depth
Difficult driving situations demand the deepest possible tread depth for the
tyres and the same tread depth for the tyres on the front and rear axles. This applies
in pa ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Washing the vehicle
→ Washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner
→ Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
→ Cleaning and changing windscreen wiper blades
→ Waxing and polishing the ve ...
Closing the tailgate
Fig. 31 Open tailgate: handle recesses
for closing the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Closing the tailgate
Grip one of the recesses in the interior trim of the tailgate .
Pull the tailgate down with some force until it engages in th ...
