Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm

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Fig. 26 Next to the driver seat: button for switching off the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The interior monitoring system will trigger an alarm if movement is detected inside the vehicle when the vehicle is locked.

The anti-tow alarm will be triggered if the vehicle is lifted.

Switching on the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm

Lock the vehicle using the vehicle key. When the anti-theft alarm is switched on, the interior monitoring system and the anti-tow alarm are also active.

Switching off the interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm

The orientation lighting in the button must be lit up when switching the systems off. To switch the orientation lighting on, remove the key from the ignition or open one of the doors.

Press the button . A yellow indicator lamp will light up in the button until the vehicle is locked.

Close all doors and the tailgate.

Lock the vehicle using the vehicle key. The interior monitoring system and anti-towing alarm are switched off until the next time the vehicle is locked.

The interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm should therefore be switched off before the vehicle is locked in any of the following, or similar, situations:

If any people or animals are to remain inside the vehicle for a short period.

If the vehicle is to be loaded onto another vehicle.

If the vehicle is being transported (e.g. on a ferry).

If the vehicle is going to be towed with one axle off the ground.

If the vehicle is to be parked in a two-storey garage.

If the vehicle is to be parked in a car wash.

Risk of false alarm

Interior monitoring can only work properly if the vehicle is completely closed. Comply with legal regulations. A false alarm can be triggered in any of the following circumstances:

If one or more windows are fully or partly open.

If the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof is fully or partly open.

If items such as loose pieces of paper and items attached to the interior mirror (e.g. air-fresheners) are left in the vehicle.

If a mobile telephone that is left in the vehicle vibrates.

If the vehicle is being transported (e.g. on a ferry).

If the vehicle is being parked in a two-storey garage.

If the vehicle is in a car wash.

If doors or the tailgate are still open when the anti-theft alarm is activated, only the anti-theft alarm is activated. Interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm are not activated until all doors and the tailgate are closed.

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