Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Vehicle care and maintenance / Engine management system and exhaust purification system / Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Indicator lamps
→ Catalytic converter
→ Diesel particulate filter

Additional information and warnings:

Changing gear

Filling the tank

Fuel

Engine oil

Battery

Information stored in the control units

Tow-starting and towing

WARNING

The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires.

Park the vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass.

Never apply underseal or anti-corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter or the heat shields on the exhaust system.

Engine management system and exhaust purification system

...

Indicator lamps

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Lit up Possible cause Solution Engine management syste ...

Other materials:

Wiring Eyelets, Repairing
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331- Note Do not use rust remover, contact spray or grease because the lack of friction will cause the torque to be ...

Cleaning leatherette upholstery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsPlease observe the following notes prior to cleaning the leatherette upholstery . Only use water and neutral detergents to clean the leatherette upholstery. NOTICE Do not use solvents, wax polish, shoe cream, spot remover ...

Battery Safety Precautions
Recognizing and Preventing Risks Batteries present risks. Read the warnings on the battery label, in the owner's manual and in ELSA to prevent these risks. WARNING Person ...