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Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: 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:

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.

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 ...

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