Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Instrument overview
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.
- Press the
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:
Contact Release Tools
Various release tools are used to remove the different
terminals from terminal housings without damage.
A selection of release tools are a component of the Wiring
Harness Repair Set -VAS1978- and the Wiring Harness Repair Set
-VAS1978A-. ...
Switching lights on and off
Fig. 68 Next to the steering wheel: examples
of the various light switches
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Observe any country-specific regulations when using vehicle lighting.
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket, the vehicle's
rear fog ...
Changing bulbs in the front headlights (halogen H7)
Fig. 180 Rear view of the
right-hand H7 front headlight: dipped beam ①, turn signal ②, and main beam and
side light ③
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The actions should only be carried out in the speci ...
