Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: 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
- 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.
Indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Engine management syste ...
Other materials:
Diesel particulate filter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe diesel particulate filter filters out soot particles
in the exhaust gas. The soot particles gather in the filter and are burnt under
high temperatures periodically (regeneration). Heat produced can
warm the engine.
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Tires, Bringing to Mounting Temperature
Caution
There is a risk of damaging tires with strong heat.
Never heat the tires with a heater or a hot air gun.
Warm tires with warm water or warm ...
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 ...
