Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Warning and indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
| Lit up | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
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Dual clutch gearbox DSG® overheated. | 
Do not drive on! Move the selector lever to position P and leave the gearbox to cool down. If the warning lamp does not go out, do not continue to drive. Seek expert assistance. Failure to do so can cause considerable damage to the gearbox . |
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Brake pedal not depressed. | To select a position, press the brake pedal . |
| Flashes | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
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The lock button in the selector lever is not engaged. The vehicle cannot drive off. | Engage the selector lever lock . |
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Fault in automatic gearbox. flashes alternately with
selector lever display e.g. D. |
Drive to the nearest qualified workshop immediately at a low engine speed to have the system checked. |
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will switch off after a few seconds.
WARNING
- Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
- Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
- If the vehicle is stationary or has to be parked for repairs, always park the vehicle at a safe distance from the road, switch on the hazard warning lights, switch off the engine and take other precautionary measures in order to warn the traffic behind you.
NOTICE
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamp
→ Pedals
→ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear
→ Automatic gea ...
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
Fi ...
Other materials:
A/C System, Operating after Charging
Caution
If it is suspected that chemicals were added to the
refrigerant circuit to seal leaks, do not connect the
A/C service station and do not extract the refrigerant.
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Original Products
Paint Products in Service
Note
For guarantee and warranty work, Volkswagen AG advises to
use only original Volkswagen products or paint supplier products
that are approved by the manufacturer according to manufacturer
spec ...
Overview of the front passenger side
Fig. 9 Overview of the front passenger
side (left-hand drive vehicles). The controls are mirrored in right-hand drive
vehicles
Key for :
Vent
,
Location of front passenger front airbag
in the dash panel
Key-operated switch in the stowage
compartment for switch ...
