2015 VOLKSWAGEN POLO light

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Check that all lights and turn signals are working properly.
Check the tyre pressure Wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres Tyres see Wheels and tyres_3 and fuel level Filling the tank Filling the tank
.
Make sure that you have a good, clear view through all of the windows.
Air intake to the engine must not be obstructed, and the engine must not be covered with any kind of insulating materials .
Secure any objects and luggage in the stowage compartments, the luggage compartment or on the roof Transporting items Transporting
items .
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 → Preparing for a journey and driving safely  
 → Driving abroad  
 →  Driving through water on roads 
An engine and transmission guard may prove useful, depending on the conditions in which the vehicle is to be driven. An engine and
transmission guard can reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle's underbody and engine oil sump, for example when driving over kerbs,
driveways or unsurfaced roads. If you wish to have one fitted, Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen dealership.
Additional information and warnings:
Sitting correctly and safely  → Sitting correctly and safely 
Transporting  → Transporting items  
Starting the engine, changing gear and parking the vehicle  → Starting the engine, changing gear and parking 
Driving with respect for the environment  → Driving with respect for the environment  
Consumer information  → Consumer information  
Preparing for a journey and driving safely
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Checklist
Observe the following information both before and during every journey to ensure your own safety, and the safety of all passengers and other
road users  → :
Before the journey
Before setting off
Driving tips
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or narcotics can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.
Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics can severely impair perception, reaction times and driving safety. This could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle.
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Make sure that you are able to operate the pedals freely at all times.
Secure any children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system suitable for their weight and size Child seats Child seat ISOFIX see
Child seat Top tether see Child seat .
Adjust the front seats, head restraints and mirrors properly in accordance with the size of the occupants Adjusting the seat position
Sitting .
Wear shoes that provide good grip for your feet when using the pedals.
The floor mat in the footwell on the driver side must leave the pedal area free and must be securely fastened.
Assume a correct sitting position before setting off and maintain this position while driving. This also applies to all passengers Adjusting
the seat position Sitting .
Fasten your seat belt correctly before setting off and keep it properly fastened throughout the journey. This also applies to all
passengers Seat belts Seat belts .
Each vehicle occupant must sit in a seat of their own and must have their own seat belt.
Never drive if your driving ability is impaired, e.g. by medication, alcohol or drugs.
Do not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic, e.g. by passengers, telephone calls, opening menus and making adjustments to
settings.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
Observe traffic regulations and speed limits.
When travelling long distances, stop and take a break regularly – at least every 2 hours.
Secure animals in the vehicle using a system that is suitable for their weight and size.
Does the vehicle need any technical modifications for driving abroad, e.g. masking or switching the headlights over?
Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment and spare parts available for service and repair work?
Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the destination country?
For petrol engines: is unleaded petrol with the correct octane number available?
Regular servicing of your vehicle not only maintains its value, it also ensures that your vehicle remains roadworthy and in working order.
Servicing work should therefore be carried out in accordance with the service schedule. Some work may have to be carried out before the due
date of the next service if the vehicle is subjected to severe operating conditions. Severe operating conditions are, for example, frequent stop and
go driving, frequent driving with a trailer and driving in areas with high levels of dust. Further information can be obtained from your Volkswagen
dealership or qualified workshop.
Driving abroad
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Checklist
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related legislation apply that may differ form the construction of the vehicle,
Volkswagen recommends that you visit your Volkswagen dealership before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the
following issues at your destination:
Always observe current traffic regulations and speed limits, and think ahead when driving. Correct interpretation of a driving situation can make
the difference between reaching your destination safely and having an accident with serious injuries.
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Indicator lamp in the vehicle key
Fig. 23 Indicator lamp in the vehicle key
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
If a button on the vehicle key is pressed briefly, the indicator lamp  → Fig. 23  (arrow) flashes once. The lamp will flash several times if the button
is pressed and held, e.g. convenience opening.
If the indicator lamp in the key does not light up when a button is pressed, the battery in the key should be replaced  → Replacing the battery   .
Replacing the battery
Fig. 24 Vehicle key: opening the battery compartment
Fig. 25 Vehicle key: removing the battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Volkswagen recommends having the battery changed at a Volkswagen dealership or by a qualified workshop.
The battery is located on the rear side of the vehicle key underneath a cover.
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Additional information and warnings:
Exterior views  → Exterior views  
Infotainment system  → Infotainment system 
Vehicle key set  → Vehicle key set  
Doors  → Doors  
Tailgate  → Tailgate  
Electric windows  → Electric windows  
Electric panorama sliding/tilting roof  → Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof  
Mirrors  → Mirrors  
Towing a trailer  → Towing a trailer  
Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior  → Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior  
Manual opening and closing  → Manual opening and closing  
Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The central locking system indicator lamp is located in the driver door  → Vehicle interior  .
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm and a SAFELOCK mechanism  → SAFELOCK mechanism   .
After locking the vehicleMeaning
Without anti-theft alarmWith anti-theft alarm and
SAFELOCK mechanism
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds, firstly at short
intervals and then more slowly.Vehicle is locked.Vehicle is locked and SAFELOCK is
activated.
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds and then goes
out. The light starts to flash again after approximately 30
seconds.
–Vehicle is locked and SAFELOCK is
deactivated.
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds in short
Improper use of the central locking system could lead to serious injury.
The central locking system locks all doors. Locking the vehicle from the inside can prevent accidental opening of the doors and unauthorised
persons from entering the vehicle. However, locked doors can delay assistance to passengers inside the vehicle in the event of an accident
or emergency.
Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. All doors can be locked from the inside using the central locking
button. This may mean that people lock themselves in the vehicle. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or very low
temperatures.
Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness
or fatalities, especially to small children.
Never leave anyone inside a locked vehicle. People in the vehicle could become trapped in an emergency and may not be able to get
themselves to safety.
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intervals. The lamp will then light up without interruption for
approximately 30 seconds.
Fault in the locking system. Go
to a qualified workshop.
Fault in the locking system. Go to a qualified
workshop.
Description of the central locking system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The central locking system enables you to lock or unlock all the doors, the tailgate and tank flap from one central point:
From outside the vehicle with the vehicle key  → Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside   .
From inside the vehicle with the central locking button  → Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside   .
Certain central locking functions can be activated or deactivated in the infotainment system using the button and the and
Opening and closing function buttons  → Menu and system settings (SETUP)   , or the vehicle can be taken to a qualified workshop.
The doors, the tailgate and the tank flap can be locked or unlocked manually if the vehicle key or central locking system fails  → Manual opening
and closing   .
Automatic locking (Auto Lock)
The vehicle may lock itself automatically at speeds of approximately 15 km/h (10 mph) and above  → Menu and system settings (SETUP)   . The
indicator lamp  in the central locking button will light up yellow when the vehicle is locked  → Fig. 28 .
Automatic unlocking (Auto Unlock)
In some cases, the vehicle automatically unlocks all doors and the tailgate. This will happen in any of the following situations  → Menu and system
settings (SETUP)   .
The vehicle is at a standstill and the vehicle key has been removed.
In vehicles with an automatic gearbox: the selector lever is in position P and the ignition has been switched off.
In an accident, when airbags have triggered  → Manual opening and closing   .
Automatic unlocking gives emergency response crew access to the vehicle.
If the buttons on the vehicle key  → Fig. 26  or  → Fig. 27  or one of the central locking buttons  → Fig. 28  are pressed repeatedly within a
short period of time, the central locking system will switch off briefly to prevent overloading. The vehicle is then unlocked for approximately 30
seconds. If the doors or the tailgate are not opened during this time the vehicle will lock again automatically.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside
Failure to observe the illuminated indicator lamps could lead to the vehicle being damaged.
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Convenience opening and closing
See: Electric windows – Functions  → Electric windows   .
See: Function of the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof  → Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof   .
Depending on the mirror function set in the infotainment system, the exterior mirrors fold out again when the vehicle is unlocked using the
button  → Mirrors   .
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
Fig. 28 In the driver door: central locking button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Press the  → Fig. 28  button:
Unlocks the vehicle.
Locks the vehicle.
The central locking button functions with the ignition switched on or off only when all doors are closed.
If the vehicle has been locked with the vehicle key, the central locking button does not work.
Please note the following when using the central locking button to lock the vehicle:
The indicator lamp  in the  → Fig. 28  button lights up yellow when all doors are closed and locked.
In vehicles with SAFELOCK mechanism: the SAFELOCK mechanism is not activated  → SAFELOCK mechanism   .
The anti-theft alarm will not be activated.
It is not possible to open the doors or tailgate from the outside, for instance when stopped at traffic lights.
The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling the door release handle. The indicator lamp  in all doors switches off.
You may have to pull the door release lever more than once. The unopened doors and tailgate remain locked and cannot be opened from the
outside.
In some cases, the vehicle automatically unlocks all doors and the tailgate  → Menu and system settings (SETUP)   when:
The button is pressed  → Fig. 28 .
The vehicle comes to a standstill and the vehicle key is removed.
A vehicle door is opened depending on the menu settings in the infotainment system  → Menu and system settings (SETUP)   .
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Fig. 29 Next to the driver seat: button for switching off the interior monitoring system and anti­tow alarm
Fig. 30 In the roof console: sensors for the interior monitoring system (arrows)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
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.
When interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm have been deactivated by pressing the button  → Fig. 29 , these functions can be
reactivated by pressing the button again. The yellow indicator lamp goes out.
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  → Fig. 29 . To switch the orientation lighting on,
remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock and open the driver door.
Press the  button  → Fig. 29 . 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,
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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 roof is fully or partly open.
If lightweight items such as loose pieces of paper or items hung from 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.
The SAFELOCK mechanism is deactivated when the interior monitor and anti-tow alarm are switched off  → SAFELOCK mechanism   .
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 → Warning lamp  
 → Childproof lock  
Additional information and warnings:
Exterior views  → Exterior views  
Vehicle key set  → Vehicle key set  
Central locking system  → Central locking system  
Manual opening and closing  → Manual opening and closing  
Doors