Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Underseal
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The underside of the vehicle is coated to protect it from corrosion and damage. The protective coating on the underside of the vehicle could be damaged when driving. Volkswagen therefore recommends that the protective coating on the underside of the vehicle and on the running gear should be checked regularly and repaired if necessary.
CAUTION
- Never apply underseal or anti-corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, heat shields or other vehicle components that become hot.
De-icing door lock cylinders
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsVolkswagen recommends the use of genuine Volkswagen spray
with lubricating and anti-corrosive properties to de-ice the lock c ...
Cleaning the engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a hazardous
area .
The engine compartment should be cleaned by a qualified w ...
Other materials:
Tire Sidewall Swelling
A swelling in the flank of the tire indicates that the
substructure of the carcass has been damaged.
Typical causes for such damage include, for example, driving
over curbs at a sharp angle.
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Foreign Object Damage
Driving over hard, pointed objects like nails, screws and
the like can pierce the tire.
This always leads to tire damage.
Damage from Imbedded Foreign Bodies
Frequ ...
Locking or unlocking the driver door manually
Fig. 155 Door handle on driver
door with lock cylinder
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
If locked manually, all doors are locked. If unlocked manually, only the
driver door is unlocked. Observe information on the anti-theft alarm .
Fold the key bi ...
