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Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 → Indicator lamps and fuel gauge  
 → Filling the tank with petrol or diesel  
 → Refuelling autogas  
 → Capacities  
 → Checks when filling the tank

The fuel cap is located at the rear right-hand side of the vehicle.

Vehicles operated with autogas have 2 fuel tanks: one for autogas and one for petrol.

Additional information and warnings:

WARNING

Filling the tank incorrectly and incorrect handling of fuel can cause explosions, fire and serious burns and injuries.

WARNING

For safety reasons, Volkswagen does not recommend carrying a spare fuel canister in the vehicle. Fuel can spill out of the full or empty canister and catch fire, especially in the event of an accident. This could cause explosions, fire and injuries.

NOTICE

Fuels can pollute the environment. Any spilt service fluids must be cleaned up and disposed of properly.

The tank flap cannot be opened manually. Seek expert assistance if necessary.

Filling the tank
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Indicator lamps and fuel gauge
Fig. 129 In the instrument cluster: Variants A and B: fuel gauges for petrol and diesel. Variant C: fuel gauge for autogas First read and observe the introductory information and safety warning ...

Other materials:

Indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings  Lit up Possible cause Solution The start/stop system is not available. Automatic engine switch-off is active. Take your foot off the brake to start the ...

Tire Wear, One Sided
In many causes, this is caused by driving style, but sometimes it is also caused by incorrect axle adjustment.     Increased One-Sided Wear One-sided wear, in conjunction with scrub marks on ...

Corrosion Protection for Body, Attached and Welded Parts
Attachments Coat the insides of the fenders, doors, covers and lids completely. A spray application wet in wet procedure is sufficient. Before assembly, the seal the inside of the attachments with cavit ...

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