Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Pedals

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Starting the engine, changing gear and parking / Changing gear / Pedals

Fig. 108 Pedals in vehicles with a manual gearbox: ① accelerator, ② brake pedal, ③ clutch pedal

Fig. 109 Pedals in vehicles with an automatic gearbox: ① accelerator, ② brake pedal

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The operation and freedom of movement of all pedals must never be impaired by objects or floor mats.

Only use floor mats that leave the pedal area free and can be securely fastened in the footwell.

If a brake circuit fails, you will have to depress the brake pedal further than normal in order to bring the vehicle to a stop.

WARNING

Objects in the driver footwell can hinder pedal operation. This can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and increase the risk of serious injury.

Please ensure that all pedals can always be operated without any hindrance.

The foot mats must always be properly secured in the footwell.

No additional foot mats or other floor coverings should be placed over the fitted foot mat.

Ensure that no objects can enter the driver footwell while the vehicle is in motion.

If there are any objects in the footwell, remove them when the vehicle is parked.

NOTICE

The pedals must be freely operable at all times. For example, the braking distance to fully stop the vehicle will be longer if a braking circuit is faulty. The brake pedal will have to be depressed further and harder than normal.

Warning and indicator lamp

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Lit up Possible cause Solution Dual clutch gearbox DSG® ov ...

Manual gearbox: selecting a gear

Fig. 110 Gear shift pattern of a 5 or 6-speed manual gearbox First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The positions of the individual driving gears are shown o ...

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Positive and earth jump lead connection points
Fig. 190 In the engine compartment: jump lead connection point, positive ⊕ First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The positive jump lead connection point is in the engine compartment. In order to establish a suitable earth connection, screw towing eye into ...

Checklist
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe the following actions in the specified order : Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and on a suitable surface . Switch on the hazard warning lights using the button . Apply the handbrake ...

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 : Unlocks the vehicle. Locks the vehicle. The central locking button functions with ...