Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Cleaning and caring for chrome and aluminium trim parts
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
- Use a damp, clean, lint-free and soft cloth to clean the surfaces.
- For heavy soiling use a special solvent-free cleaning product.
- Polish the chrome and aluminium trim parts using a soft, dry cloth.

NOTICE
To ensure that the chrome and aluminium parts are not damaged:
- Do not clean or polish in direct sunlight.
- Do not clean or polish in sandy or dusty environments.
- Do not use any abrasive care products (e.g. cream cleaners).
- Never clean with insect sponges, rough kitchen sponges or similar products.
- Do not polish any dirty surfaces.
- Do not use solvent-based cleaning products.

NOTICE
Chrome rims or wheel covers may also have an additional varnish finish and should
not be treated using chrome or aluminium cleaning agents or chrome or aluminium
polish. A normal commercially available paint cleaning product should be used instead.
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsWaxing
Waxing protects the paintwork. You will need to re-wax the vehicle with a good
hard wax if water no longer clearly for ...
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsDeck stripes are a design feature and are made up of soft
polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
In the areas of the vehicle where there ...
Other materials:
Changing engine oil
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe engine oil must be changed regularly in accordance
with the data given in the service schedule.
The engine oil and filter should always be changed, and used oil disposed of,
by a qualified workshop due to the special ...
Warning lamp and coolant temperature display
Fig. 138 Coolant temperature display in
instrument cluster: Ⓐ cold; Ⓑ normal; Ⓒ warning
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsA display for the coolant temperature may be, depending
on the vehicle equipment, located in instrument cluster. In normal driv ...
Tyre pressure
Fig. 146 On the inside of the tank flap:
tyre inflation pressure label
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe correct tyre pressure for factory-fitted tyres is
shown on a sticker and applies to all-season, summer and winter tyres. The sticker
is located ...
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