Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Underseal
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The underside of the vehicle is coated to protect it from corrosion and damage. The protective coating on the underside of the vehicle could be damaged when driving. Volkswagen therefore recommends that the protective coating on the underside of the vehicle and on the running gear should be checked regularly and repaired if necessary.
CAUTION
- Never apply underseal or anti-corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, heat shields or other vehicle components that become hot.
De-icing door lock cylinders
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsVolkswagen recommends the use of genuine Volkswagen spray
with lubricating and anti-corrosive properties to de-ice the lock c ...
Cleaning the engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a hazardous
area .
The engine compartment should be cleaned by a qualified w ...
Other materials:
Drawers
Fig. 100 In the front seat: drawer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
There may be a drawer under each of the front seats.
Opening or closing the drawer
To open press the button in the drawer grip (arrow) and open the drawer.
To close, push the drawer u ...
Masking or switching over headlights for driving abroad (travel mode)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
If you have to drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country,
or vice versa, the asymmetric dipped beam headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic.
Therefore, the headlights must be masked or switched over if ...
Tires with Rim Protector
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
...
