Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Instrument overview

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Fig. 10 Instrument cluster in the dash panel: type 1

Fig. 11 Instrument cluster in the dash panel: type 2

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Descriptions of the instruments or :

Rev. counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute).

The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed that may be used in each gear when the engine is warm and after it has been run in properly. You should change up a gear or move the selector lever to D (or lift your foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red zone .
Displays .
Speedometer
Setting button for the clock ¹⁾.
Reset button for the trip recorder display (trip).
- Press the button to reset to 0.
Engine coolant temperature display or Autogas fuel tank display in vehicles with autogas engine .
Fuel gauge .

NOTICE

When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and overloading the engine.

The needle on the rev counter should only briefly point into the red area, as engine damage may otherwise be incurred.

Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and minimise engine noise.

The fuel gauge is located in the lower field of the display or in the speedometer .

¹⁾ In some versions of the vehicle, it may be possible to adjust the clock settings using the Settings menu on the instrument cluster display .

Introduction

When the outside temperature is low, the display in the instrument cluster may take slightly longer to appear than it does when the outside temperatures is higher. Additional information and wa ...

Displays

Fig. 12 A: bonnet open, B: tailgate open, C: front left door open, D: right rear door open (only in four-door vehicles) First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings ...

Other materials:

Wheel bolts
Fig. 166 Changing a wheel: loosening the wheel bolts Fig. 167 Changing a wheel: anti-theft bolt and adapter First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Only the spanner delivered with the vehicle should be used to loosen the wheel bolts. Only loosen the whee ...

Windscreen wiper lever
Fig. 72 Operating the front windscreen wiper Fig. 73 Operating the rear window wiper First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Move the windscreen wiper lever to the desired position : ⓪ Switches ...

Volkswagen repair information
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsVolkswagen Service information and official Volkswagen repair information can be purchased from the following addresses: Customers in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Central and South America Please contact a Volkswagen d ...