Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when cleaning your vehicle using a high-pressure cleaner. This applies in particular to the pressure and the spraying distance .
Maintain sufficient distance to soft materials such as rubber hoses, insulation, and the ParkPilot sensors. The ParkPilot sensors are located in the rear bumper .
Never use concentrated jet nozzles or dirt blasters .
WARNING
- Maintain sufficient distance between the washer jet and the tyres.
- Never clean the tyres with concentrated jet nozzles (dirt blasters). The tyres may incur visible and invisible damage even if cleaned briefly with the spray at a distance.
WARNING
- You can dry and de-ice the brakes by performing careful braking manoeuvres. Ensure that you do not endanger any other road users or violate any legal regulations when doing so.
NOTICE
- The water may be no warmer than +60°C (+140°F).
- Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight in order to avoid damage to the vehicle paintwork.
- The ParkPilot sensors in the bumpers must be kept clean and free of ice to guarantee correct function. When cleaning with pressure hoses or steam cleaners, the sensors should only be sprayed briefly and the steam/hose nozzle must be kept more than 10 cm away.
- Do not clean windows that are iced over or covered in snow with a high-pressure cleaner.
- Washing the vehicle in cold weather: if the vehicle is rinsed with a hose, do not direct the water into the lock cylinders or the gaps round the doors, boot, or bonnet. The locks and seals could freeze.
Washing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe longer substances such as insects, bird droppings,
resinous tree sap, road dirt, industrial deposits, tar, soot or road s ...
Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsCleaning windows and exterior mirrors
Moisten the windows and exterior mirrors with commercially available, alcohol-based
gl ...
Other materials:
Windshield and Rear Window Washer System
The following hose connection types are used for connecting
hoses to pumps and spray nozzles or as separating points
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To loosen the connection, pulling both halves of the
coupling apart.
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Tread Depth, Measuring
Note
When measuring tread depth, take measurements in the main
grooves.
Do not take measurements at the tread wear indicator.
Tread depth of a tire must be mea ...
Catalytic converter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe catalytic converter is used for exhaust gas post-treatment
and helps to reduce exhaust emissions. To help ensure long-term functionality in
the exhaust system and the catalytic converter:
Use unleaded petrol only.
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