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Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 → Ignition lock  
 → Starting the engine  
 → Stopping the engine  
 → Electronic immobilizer

Notes in this chapter concerning the automatic gearbox are applicable both for the automatic gearbox and the dual clutch gearbox DSG®.

Immobilizer display

If the vehicle key is not valid or there is a fault in the system then Immobilizer active! may be displayed in the instrument cluster. The engine cannot be started.

Push starting or tow starting

For technical reasons, your vehicle must not be push-started or tow-started. Use jump leads to start the engine instead.

Additional information and warnings:

WARNING

Switching the engine off while the vehicle is moving makes it more difficult to stop the vehicle. This can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and to accidents and severe injuries.

WARNING

The risk of serious injury can be reduced with the engine running or when starting the engine.

WARNING

The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious injuries.
Starting and stopping the engine
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Ignition lock
Fig. 107 Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The steering lock can be activated when there is no vehicle ...

Other materials:

Two-Part Brilliant Clear Coat
Definition: Two-Part Brilliant Clear Coat -L2K 769 K04 A5- Edition 10/2010 Product Description Two-part HS brilliant clear coat is a high-gloss, VOC compliant high solid clea ...

Aquaplus Design and Multi-Color Paintwork
In order to achieve error-free design and multi-colored paint applications using Aquaplus solid, metallic, pearlescent base paint, pay attention to the important notes and in some cases use special tools. Preparation: ...

Washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsFollow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when cleaning your vehicle using a high-pressure cleaner. This applies in particular to the pressure and the spraying distance . Maintain sufficient distance to soft m ...

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