Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Petrol
→ Diesel
→ Autogas
Different engines require different fuels. The factory-fitted sticker on the inside of the tank flap indicates the fuel type that is required for your particular vehicle.
Volkswagen recommends using low-sulphur or sulphur-free fuels, to help reduce fuel consumption and prevent damage to the engine.
If the engine is not running smoothly or begins to judder, this can indicate poor or inadequate fuel quality, e.g. water in the fuel. If these symptoms appear, reduce the vehicle speed immediately and drive to the nearest qualified workshop at medium engine speeds, avoiding high engine loading. If these symptoms occur immediately after the vehicle has been refuelled, switch the engine off as soon as it is safe to do so and seek expert assistance. This can help to prevent further damage.
Additional information and warnings:
- ⇒ BookletService schedule,
- Filling the tank
- Engine management and exhaust system
WARNING
- Fuel is highly explosive and inflammable.
- Never handle fuel near open flames, sparks or glowing matter (e.g. cigarettes).
- Keep naked flames, hot parts and sparks at a safe distance.
- Switch off your mobile telephone or two-way radio when dealing with fuel. Electromagnetic radiation can generate sparks which can in turn start a fire.
- Avoid electrostatic discharge and electromagnetic radiation in the direct vicinity of fuels.
- Never spill fuel in the vehicle or in the luggage compartment.
- Comply with any relevant safety information and legislation concerning the handling of fuels.
Fuel
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Petrol
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Petrol types
Vehicles with a petrol engine must be run on unleaded petrol in compliance with
the European standard EN 228 ...
Other materials:
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Contents of the breakdown set
→ Preparation
→ Sealing and inflating tyres
→ Test after driving for 10 minutes
You can use the breakdown set (tyre mobility set) to safely seal any tyre
damage cau ...
Tire Wear, Center
This wear pattern is found on drive wheels on high-powered
vehicles that often drive long stretches at high speed.
At high speeds, the centrifugal force increases the tire
diameter at the center of the tread more than at the shoulders
of ...
Tyre damage
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsDamage to tyres and rims is often not readily visible.
Any unusual vibrations or signs that the car is pulling
to one side may indicate that one of the tyres is damaged .
Reduce your speed immediately if you suspect th ...
