Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Running-in
→ Accessories and parts
→ Service fluids and consumables
→ Repairs and technical modifications
→ Repairs and faults in the airbag system
→ Retrofitting two-way radios
→ Information stored in the control units
→ Using a mobile telephone in the vehicle without a connection to the external
aerial
→ Vehicle lifting points
Additional information and warnings:
- Seat belts
- Airbag system
- Roof carrier
- Towing a trailer
- Ashtray and cigarette lighter
- Electrical sockets
- Braking, stopping and parking
- Pull-away assist systems
- ParkPilot
- Cruise Control System (CCS)
- Tyre monitoring system
- Preparation for working in the engine compartment
- Engine oil
- Engine coolant
- Battery
- Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior
- Cleaning and caring for the interior
- Consumer information
- ⇒ BookletRadio,
- ⇒ BookletNavigation system,
- ⇒ BookletProvision for a mobile telephone,
WARNING
- Volkswagen strongly recommends that you only use approved Volkswagen accessories and Volkswagen Genuine Parts®. These parts and accessories have been specially tested by Volkswagen for suitability, reliability and safety.
- Repairs and modifications to your vehicle should only be carried out by a qualified workshop. Qualified workshops have the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment, repair information and qualified personnel.
- Never fit parts to your vehicle that are in any way different from the factory-fitted parts.
- Never secure or mount objects such as drink holders or telephone holders on or next to the airbag covers or within the deployment zone of the airbag.
- Only use rim/tyre combinations that have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type.
Running-in
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsPlease follow the regulations concerning running-in new
parts.
Running in a new engine
Any new engine has to be run in duri ...
Other materials:
Winter tyres
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsIn winter road conditions, winter tyres will considerably
improve the car's handling. The design of summer tyres (width, rubber compound,
tread pattern) gives less grip on ice and snow. Volkswagen urgently recommends the
...
Changing gear using Tiptronic
Fig. 113 Selector lever in Tiptronic position
(left-hand drive) The controls are mirrored for right-hand drive vehicles
Fig. 114 Steering wheel with paddles for
Tiptronic
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Using Tiptronic, the gears can be shifted
u ...
Folding the seat cushion and backrests on the rear bench seat forwards and backwards
Fig. 82 Rear bench seat: folding the rear
seat cushion forwards
Fig. 83 Rear bench seat: release button
①, red marking ② or release button ③
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The rear seat cushions and backrests can be folded forward to extend t ...
