2015 VOLKSWAGEN POLO warning

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If a message or vehicle pictogram is displayed, press button  → Fig. 15 ①   on the windscreen wiper level or the button on the
multifunction steering wheel  → Fig. 16 . You may need to press the button several times.
Operation using the windscreen wiper lever: to display the selection menu  → Selection menu  or to return to the selection menu from
another menu or information display, press and hold the rocker switch  → Fig. 15 ②   until the selection menu is displayed. To browse
through the selection menu, press the rocker switch up or down.
Operation using the multifunction steering wheel: to display and browse through the selection menu, press or   → Fig. 16 .
To open the menu or information display shown in the selection menu, press  → Fig. 15 ①   on the windscreen wiper lever, press the
button on the multifunction steering wheel  → Fig. 16 , or wait until the menu or information display opens automatically after a few
seconds.
Adjusting settings in menus
In the displayed menu, press the rocker switch  → Fig. 15 ②   on the windscreen wiper lever up or down, or press the arrow buttons
or  on the multifunction steering wheel  → Fig. 16  until the required menu option is selected. A frame appears around the selected
option.
Press button  → Fig. 15 ①   on the windscreen wiper lever or press the button on the multifunction steering wheel  → Fig. 16  to
make the required change. A tick indicates that the particular system or function is active.
Returning to the selection menu
Using the menu: in the menu, select the Back menu option to leave the menu.
Using the multifunction steering wheel: press the   or button  → Fig. 16 .
If warning messages about malfunctions are displayed when the ignition is switched on, it may not be possible to adjust some settings
as described, or the information display may appear differently. If this is the case, take the vehicle to a qualified workshop to have the
malfunction rectified.
Selection menu
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
MenuFunctionSee
Driving data
Information and settings for the multifunction display (MFD). → Driving data   ,
 → Menu and system
settings (SETUP)  
Display of current warning or information messages and other system components
depending on the equipment level.
Assist systemsInformation and settings for the driver assist systems.
 →  Assist systems menu  ,
 → Menu and system
settings (SETUP)  
Navigation
Information displays from active navigation system:
⇒ BookletNavigation
system,
Turning arrows and proximity bars are displayed if you use active route guidance. The
design is similar to the symbols used in the infotainment system.
The direction of travel (compass function) and the name of the road being used are
displayed if the route guidance option is not active.
Audio
Station display in radio mode.⇒ BookletRadio, /
⇒ BookletNavigation
system,
Display of station list in radio mode.
Track display in media mode.

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Telephone
Display telephone information.
⇒ BookletProvision for a
mobile telephone,
⇒ BookletNavigation
system, /
⇒ BookletRadio/navigation
system,
Using the telephone.
Vehicle status /
Vehicle
Display and storage of current warning or information texts. → Instruments  ,
 → Menu and system
settings (SETUP)  The menu option only appears if warning and information texts are available.
Driving data
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The multifunction display (MFD) shows a variety of travel and fuel consumption data. MFA is called up from the selection menu  → Using the
selection menu in the instrument cluster   .
Switching between displays
Vehicles without a multifunction steering wheel: press the rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever  → Fig. 15 .
Vehicles with a multifunction steering wheel: press the or button  → Fig. 16 .
Driving data recorder
The MFD is fitted with 3 automatic recorders:
Since start
Since refuel
Long-term
The currently selected memory is shown in the display.
Press the button on the windscreen wiper lever or press the button on the multifunction steering wheel to
switch between recorders when the ignition is switched on and the recorder is displayed.
DisplayFunction
Since start
Display and storage of gathered driving and consumption values from the time the ignition is switched on until it
is switched off.
If the journey is continued within approximately 2 hours of the ignition being switched off, the new values are
also taken into account. The memory will automatically be deleted if the journey is interrupted for more than 2
hours.
Since refuelDisplay and storage of the collected driving and consumption values. The memory is deleted automatically
when the vehicle is refuelled.
Long-term
The memory collects journey data for any number of individual journeys up to a total of 19 hours and
59 minutes or 99 hours and 59 minutes journey time or 1,999.9 km or 9,999.9 km distance travelled. If one of
these maximum limitsa) is exceeded, the memory is automatically deleted and reset to 0.
Deleting the driving data recorder manually

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Select the memory that you wish to delete.
Press and hold the   button on the windscreen wiper lever, or the   button on the multifunction steering
wheel, for approximately 2 seconds.
Personal selection of displays
You can set which MFD display should appear in the instrument cluster using the button and the and
Multifunction display function buttons in the infotainment system  → Menu and system settings (SETUP)   .
Examples of display
DisplayFunction
ConsumptionThe current fuel consumption is displayed in litres/100 km while the vehicle is in motion, and in litres/hour while
the vehicle is stationary.
Av. consumptionThe average fuel consumption will be shown after a distance of approximately 300 metres has been travelled.
The display will show dashes until this point. The displayed value is updated approximately every second.
RangeApproximate calculation of the distance in km that can still be travelled with the current fuel level under the
current driving conditions. One factor used for calculating this figure is the current level of fuel consumption.
Travel timeDriving time in hours (h) and minutes (min) that has elapsed since the ignition was switched on.
DistanceThe distance travelled in km since the ignition was switched on.
Av. speedThe average speed will be shown after a distance of approximately 100 metres has been travelled. The display
will show dashes until this point. The displayed values will be updated approximately every 5 seconds.
Digital speed displayCurrent vehicle speed displayed digitally.
Speed warning --- km/h
or Warning at --- mph
If the saved speed (within the range of 30 km/h (18 mph) and 250 km/h (155 mph)) is exceeded, a signal tone
will be given, along with a visible warning if required.
Oil temp.Current temperature of the engine oil displayed digitally.
CoolantCurrent coolant temperature displayed digitally.
Saving a speed for the speed warning
Select display warning at --- km/h or Warning at --- mph.
Press the   button on the windscreen wiper lever, or the   button on the multifunction steering wheel to
save the current speed and activate the warning system.
If necessary, use the  rocker switch on the windscreen wiper lever, or the  or   buttons on the multifunction
steering wheel, within approximately 5 seconds to set the desired speed. Then press the or button again,
or wait a few seconds. The speed is now saved and the warning is activated.
To deactivate, press the or button. The stored speed will be deleted.
a) Changes depending on the instrument cluster version.
Assist systems menu
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
MenuFunction

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MenuFunction
Front AssistSwitches the area monitoring system on or off  → Area monitoring system (Front Assist)   .
ACCAdaptive cruise control display  → Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)   .
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 → Vehicle settings menu  
 → Think Blue. Trainer.  
Additional information and warnings:
Instruments  → Instruments 
Volkswagen information system  → Volkswagen information system  
Central locking system  → Central locking system  
Electric windows  → Electric windows  
Lights  → Lights  
Windscreen wipers/washer  → Windscreen wipers and washer  
Mirrors  → Mirrors  
Brake support systems  → Braking, stopping and parking  
Driving with respect for the environment  → Driving with respect for the environment  
Driver assist systems  → Driver assist systems 
Wheels and tyres  → Wheels and tyres  
⇒ BookletRadio , or ⇒ BookletNavigation system,
General information on operating the unit
The following section contains information on the settings that can be adjusted in the Vehicle settings menu. Basic information on operating the
infotainment system and on warning and safety instructions are contained in a separate manual ⇒ BookletRadio, or ⇒ BookletNavigation
system, .
Systems settings and display of vehicle information
After pressing the infotainment button you can touch the corresponding function button to display information or adjust settings, e.g.
you can check the current status of the start/stop system  → Pull-away assist systems   in the Vehicle status menu.
Vehicle settings (setup)  → Vehicle settings menu   .
Radio station selection.
Active media.
Vehicle status.
Driving data.
Convenience consumers.
Infotainment system
Menu and system settings (SETUP)

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After starting the engine with a discharged vehicle battery, or after the battery has been changed, system settings (time, date, personal
convenience settings and programming) may have been changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the vehicle
battery has been sufficiently charged.
Vehicle settings menu
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Opening the Vehicle settings menu
Switch on ignition.
Switch on infotainment system if necessary.
Press the infotainment button.
Touch the function button to open the Vehicle settings menu.
Touch the corresponding function button to open additional menus in the Vehicle settings menu, or to adjust settings in the menu points.
If the checkbox in the function button is ticked , the respective function is switched on.
Changes made in settings menus are automatically applied immediately after entry.
Touching the function button takes you back to the previous menu.
Menu overview
The following menu overview is an example of the infotainment system menu structure. The size and layout of the Volkswagen information
system menu depends on the vehicle electronics and the level of vehicle equipment.
MenuSubmenuSettings optionsFurther
information
ESC system–
The following systems can be activated or deactivated:
– Traction control system (TCS),
– Electronic stabilisation programme (ESC),
– Electronic stabilisation program sport mode (ESC Sport).
 → Braking,
stopping and
parking  
Tyres
Tyre Pressure Loss IndicatorStore the tyre pressures (SET). → Tyre monitoring
system  
Winter tyres
Activation or deactivation of the speed warning. → Wheels and
tyres  Setting the speed warning value.
ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
Activation or deactivation of the last selected distance. → Adaptive
Cruise Control
(ACC)  
Setting the time interval to the vehicle in front (distance
setting).
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. Operating the navigation system can distract you from the road.
Always drive carefully and responsibly.
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Driver assistance
Front Assist (area monitoring
system)
The following systems can be activated or deactivated:
– Area monitoring system,
– Advance warning,
– Distance warning display.
 → Area
monitoring system
(Front Assist)  
Driver Alert SystemActivation or deactivation of the Driver Alert System.
 → Driver Alert
System
(recommendation
for rest breaks)  
Parking/manoeuvring,ParkPilot
Activation or deactivation of automatic activation of the
ParkPilot.
 → ParkPilot  The following functions can be set:
– Front and rear volume,
– Front and rear tone,
– Audio volume reduction.
Lights
Light Assist
The following systems can be activated or deactivated:
– Automatic dipped headlights (when raining),
– Lane change flash.
 → Lights  
The following functions can be set:
– Switch-on time for automatic headlight control,
– Travel mode (right-hand or left-hand drive).
Interior lightingSetting the instrument and switch lighting
Coming Home/Leaving Home
function
The following functions can be set:
– Duration that the Coming Home function is switched on,
– Duration that the Leaving Home function is switched on,
Mirror and wipers
MirrorsActivating and deactivating the folding-in function when
parking. → Mirrors  
Wipers
The following systems can be activated or deactivated:
– Automatic wipe function when raining,
– Rear window wipers in reverse gear.
 → Windscreen
wipers and
washer  
Opening/closingCentral locking
Setting door unlocking. → Central locking
system  Activation or deactivation of automatic locking.
Instrument cluster–
The following systems can be activated or deactivated:
– Current fuel consumption,
– Average fuel consumption,
– Top-up volume,
– Convenience consumers,
– Eco tips,
– Travel time,
– Distance,
– Average speed,
– Digital speed display,
– Speed warning function,
– Oil temperature.
 → Volkswagen
information
system  
The following data can be reset:
– Driving data since start,
– Driving data long-term.
The following functions can be set:
– Clock time source (manual, GPS),
– Time,

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Time and date–– Time format (12h, 24h),
– Set summer time automatically,
– Time zone,
– Date,
– Date format.
–
Units–
The following functions can be set:
– Distance,
– Speed,
– Temperature,
– Volumes,
– Consumption,
– Pressure.
–
Service–
The following data are displayed:
– Vehicle identification number,
– Date of next inspection,
– Date of next oil change service.
 → Instruments 
Factory settings–
The following settings can be reset:
– All settings,
– Driver assistance,
– Parking/manoeuvring,
– Lights,
– Mirror and wipers,
– Opening/closing,
– Multifunction display.
–
Think Blue. Trainer.
Fig. 17 Infotainment system screen: overview of Think Blue. Trainer.
Fig. 18 Infotainment system screen: driving style display.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 

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Do not allow the images shown on the infotainment system screen to distract you from the traffic around you.
Always pay close attention to what is happening around the vehicle.
WARNING