Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamps
→ Start/stop system
→ Hill Hold Assist
Additional information and warnings:
- Volkswagen information system
- Braking, stopping and parking
- Battery
- Wheels and tyres
- Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts
- Starting the engine with jump leads
WARNING
- Unintentional vehicle movements can cause serious injury.
- The pull-away assist systems cannot replace the full concentration of the driver.
- Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
- A pull-away assist system cannot hold the vehicle in all hill start situations or brake it sufficiently on all slopes going downhill (e.g. if the ground is slippery or icy).
Indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
The start/stop system is not ...
Other materials:
An economic driving style
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Changing gear earlier
In principle, the highest gear is always the most economical gear. A rule of
thumb for most vehicles: at a speed of 30 km/h (19 mph) drive in 3rd gear, at 40
km/h (25 mph) in 4th gear and at 50 km/ ...
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 stickers and plates
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsSafety certificates, stickers and plates showing important
vehicle operation information are factory-fitted in the engine compartment and on
certain parts such as the tank flap, front passenger sun visor, the driver door
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