Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Turn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 67 Turn signal and main beam lever
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Move the turn signal and main beam lever to the desired position:
Right turn signal . When the ignition is
switched off, right parking light . 
Left turn signal . When the ignition is
switched off, left parking light . 
Switch on the main beam . When the main
beam is switched on, an indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster lights
up. 
Operate headlight flasher. The headlight
flasher comes on for as long as you pull the turn signal and main beam lever.
The indicator lamp lights up.
Return the turn signal and main beam lever to the basic position in order to deactivate the current function.
Lane change flash
To operate the lane change flash, push the turn signal and main beam lever up or down to the point where you meet resistance and then release the lever. The turn signal flashes three times.
This function can be deactivated at a qualified workshop.
WARNING
- Always activate the turn signal in good time when changing lanes and performing overtaking or turning manoeuvres.
- Always switch off the turn signal once the lane change or overtaking or turning manoeuvre has been completed.
WARNING
Indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
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Switching lights on and off
Fig. 68 Next to the steering wheel: examples
of the various light switches
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Observe any country-specific regulations when ...
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The tire industry produces tires with rim protector for
light alloy wheels (rim protector). The rim protector prevents
damage to the light alloy wheels caused by contact with curbs.
Using tires with rim protector on steel wheels with wheel
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Rain/light sensor
Fig. 75 Windscreen wiper lever: setting
the rain/light sensor Ⓐ
Fig. 76 Sensitive surface of the rain/light
sensor
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
When the rain/light sensor is activated, it automatically controls the frequency
of the wiper inte ...
Tire Sidewall Swelling
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substructure of the carcass has been damaged.
Typical causes for such damage include, for example, driving
over curbs at a sharp angle.
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