Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
Fig. 25 In the driver door: central locking button
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
| Press the button : | |
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Unlocks the vehicle. |
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Locks the vehicle. |
The central locking button functions with the ignition switched on or off only when all doors are closed.
If the vehicle has been locked with the vehicle key, the central locking button does not work.
Please note the following when using the central locking button to lock the vehicle:
- The indicator lamp in the
button lights up yellow when all doors and the tailgate are closed and locked.
- In vehicles with SAFELOCK mechanism: the SAFELOCK mechanism is not activated .
- The anti-theft alarm will not be activated.
- It is not possible to open the doors or tailgate from the outside, for instance when stopped at traffic lights.
- The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling the door
release handle. The indicator lamp
goes out. You may have to pull
the door release lever more than once. The unopened doors and boot lid remain
locked and cannot be opened from the outside.
The vehicle will unlock automatically once it has come to a standstill and the
vehicle key has been removed from the ignition lock, or the
button is pressed .
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside
Fig. 23 Buttons on the vehicle key
Fig. 24 Mechanical vehicle key
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Function
Buttons to be used i ...
SAFELOCK mechanism
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have a SAFELOCK mechanism
and an anti-theft alarm .
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Other materials:
Snow chains
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsPlease heed legislation and also the permitted speed when
driving your vehicle with snow chains.
In winter conditions, snow chains will not only improve acceleration, but also
braking response.
Snow chains may be fitted ...
Information on steering
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The steering should be locked every time
you leave the vehicle to make it more difficult for the vehicle to be stolen.
Mechanical steering column lock
Activating the steering lock
Deactiv ...
Checking the electrolyte level of the vehicle battery
Fig. 141 In the engine compartment: removing
the vehicle battery cover
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe electrolyte level of the vehicle battery should be
checked regularly in high-mileage vehicles, in hot countries and in older vehicle
batteries. ...
