Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Changing a bulb / Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Indicator lamp
→ Information on changing bulbs
→ Removing and installing the headlights
→ Changing bulbs in the front headlights (halogen H4)
→ Changing bulbs in the front headlights (halogen H7)
→ Changing bulbs in the front headlights (Xenon)
→ Changing bulbs in the front bumper
→ Changing the bulbs in the tail light cluster
→ Changing the bulb in the number plate light
→ Changing bulbs in the side turn signals

Changing the vehicle bulbs requires considerable technical skill. If you do not feel confident with the procedure, Volkswagen recommends that you have the bulbs changed by a Volkswagen dealership, or that you seek other expert assistance. You must contact a qualified workshop if other vehicle parts around the lights need to be removed, or if gas discharge bulbs need to be replaced.

You should keep a box with spare light bulbs for the lights that ensure the vehicle is roadworthy in the vehicle at all times. Spare bulbs are available from Volkswagen dealerships. In some countries it is a legal requirement to have these spare bulbs in the vehicle.

It may be illegal to drive with a defective bulb in the exterior lighting.

Additional bulb specifications

Some bulbs in headlights or in tail light clusters might have factory specifications that are different to standard bulbs. The designation is inscribed on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.

Lights with LED technology

The LEDs cannot be replaced. Seek expert assistance. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.

Additional information and warnings:

Exterior views

Lights and vision

Preparation for working in the engine compartment

Vehicle toolkit

Fuses

WARNING

Accidents can occur if roads are not sufficiently illuminated and other road users have difficulty seeing the vehicle, or cannot see it at all.

WARNING

Changing the bulb incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.

When working in the engine compartment, always read and observe the safety warnings . The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a dangerous area. Serious injuries can be sustained here.

Gas discharge bulbs are operated by high voltage. If they are not handled properly they can cause serious or fatal injuries.

H7 and gas discharge bulbs are pressurised and could explode when they are being changed.

Only change the defective bulb once it has had time to cool down completely.

Never change a bulb unless you are familiar with the procedure. If you are uncertain of what to do, the work should be carried out by a qualified workshop.

Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with unprotected fingers. When the light is switched on, heat will cause fingerprints to evaporate on the bulb, which in turn will cause the reflector to dim.

There are sharp-edged parts in the headlight housing in the engine compartment and on the tail light cluster housing. Protect your hands when changing bulbs.

NOTICE

Damage to the electrical system can be caused by water entering the system if the rubber covers or plastic caps on the headlight housing are not properly mounted after a bulb has been changed.

Changing a bulb

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Indicator lamp

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Lit up Possible cause Solution There is a defective bulb in ...

Other materials:

Variable luggage compartment floor
Fig. 86 A: variable luggage compartment floor folded up and secured; B: expanding luggage compartment to front Fig. 87 C: extending the luggage compartment down; D: setting the maximum luggage space First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The luggage compar ...

First aid kit and warning triangle
Fig. 153 In the luggage compartment: holder for the first aid kit Fig. 154 In the luggage compartment. A: Warning triangle under the loading edge, B: Warning triangle in the vehicle tools First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings First aid kit A first-ai ...

Changing the bulbs in the tail light cluster
Fig. 184 On the side of the luggage compartment: removing the tail light cluster Fig. 185 Tail light cluster: removing the bulb holder First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The steps should only be carried out in the specified order. Removing the tail li ...