Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Vehicle key
→ Indicator lamp in the vehicle key→ Replacing the battery
→ Synchronising the vehicle keyAdditional information and warnings:
- Settings in the Volkswagen information system
- Central locking system
- Starting and stopping the engine
- Consumer information
- Manual opening and closing
DANGER
- Always keep the vehicle key, key ring with batteries, spare batteries, round cells and other batteries that are larger than 20 mm out of the reach of children.
- Call for medical help immediately you suspect that someone has swallowed a battery.
WARNING
- Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. Children or unauthorised persons could lock the doors and tailgate, start the engine, switch on the ignition and thus operate electrical equipment, such as the electric windows.
- Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. They could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety. For example, locked vehicles may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially for small children.
- Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock when the vehicle is in motion. The steering lock may be activated and you will no longer be able to steer the vehicle.
Vehicle key set
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Vehicle key
Fig. 18 Vehicle key
Fig. 19 Vehicle key with alarm button
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Vehicle key
The key can be used to lock and unlock the car fr ...
Other materials:
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamps
→ Handbrake
→ Parking
→ Information on the brakes
→ Brake support systems
→ Switching the TCS on and off
→ Brake flu ...
Checking and refilling the windscreen washer fluid level
Fig. 77 In the engine compartment: cap
of washer fluid reservoir
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The windscreen washer fluid level should be checked regularly and topped up as
necessary.
A filter can be found in the feed throat of the washer fluid re ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamps and fuel gauge
→ Filling the tank with petrol or diesel
→ Refuelling autogas
→ Capacities
→ Checks when filling the tank
The fuel cap is located at the re ...
