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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:

Exterior mirrors
Fig. 80 In the front doors: setting knob for the mechanical exterior mirrors Fig. 81 In the driver door: rotary knob for the electric exterior mirrors First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The exterior mirrors are adjusted by moving the setting knob or th ...

Anti-theft alarm
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm and a SAFELOCK mechanism . The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal it. The anti-theft alarm is ...

Winter tyres
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsIn winter road conditions, winter tyres will considerably improve the car's handling. The design of summer tyres (width, rubber compound, tread pattern) gives less grip on ice and snow. Volkswagen urgently recommends the ...

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