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:
Checklist
Carry out the steps in the specified order :
With the engine at operating temperature,
park the vehicle on a level surface to ensure that the engine oil reading is
correct.
Switch off the engine and wait a few minutes
for the engine oil to flow back into the sump.
Open the ...
Vehicle identification data
Fig. 15 A: Vehicle data sticker: example
shows a vehicle with engine code CCZB ③. B: Type plate
Fig. 16 Vehicle identification number
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Vehicle identification number (FIN)
The vehicle identification number can be read ...
Battery, Charging
Requirements
WARNING
Batteries that have a light yellow visual indicator
do not have to be tested or charged. Jump starting must
not be used!
There is a risk ...
