2015 VOLKSWAGEN POLO bonnet

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Fig. 2 Overview of the front of the vehicle
Key to  → Fig. 2 :
Windscreen with:
- Windscreen wipers  → Windscreen wipers and washer  
- Interior mirror  → Mirrors  
- Rain/light sensor on the mirror base  → Windscreen wipers and washer  
- Automatic headlight control  → Lights  
Bonnet release lever  → Preparation for working in the engine compartment  
Headlights (on both left and right)  → Lights    → Changing a bulb  
Headlight washer system (on both left and right)  → Windscreen wipers and washer  
Front ParkPilot sensors (on both left and right)  → ParkPilot  
Fog lights and static cornering light (on both left and right)  → Lights    → Changing a bulb  
Mounting for the front towing eye behind a cover  → Tow-starting and towing  
Radar sensor for:
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  → Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  
- Area monitoring system (Front Assist)  → Area monitoring system (Front Assist)  
Rear view

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Overview of the driver door
Fig. 4 Overview of the controls in the driver door (left­hand drive vehicles). The controls are mirrored in right­hand drive vehicles
Key to  → Fig. 4 :
Door release lever  → Doors  
Central locking button for locking and unlocking the vehicle   → Central locking system  
Switch for adjusting the exterior mirrors:  → Mirrors  
- Exterior mirror setting
- Exterior mirror heating
- Folding in the exterior mirrors
Central locking system indicator lamp  → Central locking system  
Release lever for the bonnet  → Preparation for working in the engine compartment  
Stowage compartment with drink holder  → Stowage areas  
Buttons for operating the electric windows:  → Electric windows  
- Electric windows
- Safety button for the rear electric windows
Overview of the driver side

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Depending on the vehicle equipment level, symbols may be displayed in the instrument cluster instead of warning lamps.
Signal tones are given when some warning or indicator lamps light up.
For details on indicator lamps which light up in the light switch see Chapter Lighting  → Lights   .
SymbolMeaning  → See
Do not drive on!
When this message appears, the door(s), tailgate or bonnet are open or not closed
properly.
 → Instruments 
Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster display.–
Do not drive on!
Handbrake is applied. → Braking, stopping and
parking   Do not drive on!
Brake fluid level too low or fault in the brake system.
Flashing: Do not drive on!
Coolant level too low, coolant temperature too high, or coolant system is faulty. → Coolant  
Flashing: Do not drive on!
Engine oil pressure too low. → Engine oil  
Electromechanical steering not functioning. → Steering  
Brake or take avoiding action! Collision warning from the area monitoring system (Front
Assist).
 → Area monitoring system
(Front Assist)  
Driver or front passenger seat belt not fastened. → Seat belts  
Depress the brake pedal.
Changing gear  → Changing
gear  
ACC  → Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)  
Fault in the alternator. → Vehicle battery  
Dual clutch gearbox DSG® overheated. → Changing gear  
Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster display.–
Brake pads worn.
Infotainment system
 → Infotainment system 
Brakes  → Braking, stopping
and parking  
Lit up: ESC fault or switched off for system-related reasons.
OR: together with ABS indicator lamp : ABS faulty.
OR: the vehicle battery has been reconnected.
Flashing: ESC/TCS is taking corrective action.
TCS switched off manually.
OR: ESC switched off manually.
OR: ESC switched on manually.
ABS faulty or not functioning.
Vehicle lighting not working partially or completely. → Changing a bulb  
Rear fog light switched on. → Lights  
Lit up or flashing: catalytic converter fault.
Starting the engine  → Starting

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Flashing: fault in automatic gearbox. → Changing gear  
The start/stop system is not available. Automatic engine switch-off is active.
 → Pull-away assist systems  Start/stop system not available.
OR: the engine was started automatically.
The engine is starting.
A mobile telephone is connected via Bluetooth to the factory-fitted provision for mobile
telephone.⇒ BookletProvision for mobile
telephone,
Mobile telephone battery charge level. Only for factory-fitted provision for mobile telephone.
m/k/s296MKThe outside temperature is below +4°C (+39°F). → Instruments 
Note about information in the vehicle wallet.–
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 → Instrument overview  
 → Displays  
 → Service interval display  
Additional information and warnings:
Warning and indicator lamps  → Warning and indicator lamps  
Volkswagen information system  → Volkswagen information system  
Infotainment system  → Infotainment system 
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and can cause accident
and serious injury.
Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and make sure that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with
any inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass or fuel.
Any broken-down vehicle poses an increased accident risk, both for you and for other road users. If the situation requires, switch on the
hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle as a warning to other road users.
Before opening the bonnet, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down sufficiently.
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a dangerous area. Serious injuries can be sustained here  → Preparation for working in
the engine compartment   .
WARNING
Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle being damaged.
NOTICE
Instruments

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Speedometer
Setting button for the clock  → Time   1).
Reset button for the trip recorder display (trip).
- Press the  button to reset to 0.
Coolant temperature display  → Coolant   .
Fuel gauge  → Filling the tank   .
 Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and minimise engine noise.
The fuel gauge is located in the lower field of the display  → Fig. 10 ②   or in the speedometer  → Fig. 11 ⑦  .
1) In some versions of the vehicle, it may be possible to adjust the clock settings using the Settings menu on the instrument cluster display
 → Volkswagen information system   .
Displays
Fig. 12 A: bonnet open, B: tailgate open, C: front left door open, D: right rear door open (only in four­door vehicles)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
When the outside temperature is low, the display in the instrument cluster may take slightly longer to appear than it does when the outside
temperatures is higher.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, a variety of information can be displayed in the instrument cluster  → Fig. 10 ②   or  → Fig. 11 ②  :
Open doors, bonnet and tailgate  → Fig. 12 
Warning and information messages
When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and overloading the engine.
The needle on the rev counter should only briefly point into the red area, as engine damage may otherwise be incurred.
NOTICE

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Mileage displays
Time
Radio and navigation information ⇒ BookletRadio, or ⇒ BookletNavigation system,
Telephone information ⇒ BookletNavigation system, or ⇒ BookletRadio/navigation system,
Outside temperature
Compass display
Selector lever positions  → Changing gear  
Gear change indicator  → Changing gear  
Driving data display (multifunction display (MFD)) and menus for various settings  → Volkswagen information system  
Service interval display  → Service interval display  
Speed warning for winter tyres
Start/stop system status display  → Pull-away assist systems  
Status display for active cylinder management (ACT®)  → Driving with respect for the environment  
Engine code
Fuel gauge  → Filling the tank  
Open doors, bonnet and tailgate
The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, or the bonnet or tailgate, are open once the vehicle has been unlocked, and while the
vehicle is in motion. In some cases, a signal tone is also given. Different instrument cluster designs will have different displays.
Key to  → Fig. 12 See
A Do not drive on!
The bonnet is open or not properly closed.
 → Preparation for working in
the engine compartment  
B Do not drive on!
Tailgate open or not properly closed. → Tailgate  
C, D Do not drive on!
The vehicle door is open or not properly closed. → Doors  
Warning and information messages
The system checks certain components and functions in the vehicle when the ignition is switched on or while the vehicle is in motion.
Functional faults are indicated by red and yellow warning symbols with information messages on the instrument cluster display  → Warning and
indicator lamps   . An acoustic warning is also given in certain cases. Different instrument cluster designs will have different displays.
In addition, a list of current malfunctions can be opened manually. To do so, choose Vehicle status or Vehicle in the selection menu
 → Volkswagen information system   .
Type of messageSymbol
colour
Explanation
Priority 1 warning
message.Red
The symbol flashes or lights up (sometimes together with a signal tone).
Do not drive on! Danger  → !
Check the fault and correct the cause. Seek expert assistance if necessary.
The symbol flashes or lights up (sometimes together with a signal tone).

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Fig. 20 Vehicle identification number
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the windscreen  → Fig. 20  (arrow). The viewer is
located in the lower corner of the windscreen. The vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right water drain channel. The water
drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and wing. You have to open the bonnet to gain access to the vehicle identification
number  → Preparation for working in the engine compartment   .
The vehicle identification number can be displayed in the infotainment system using the button and the and Service
function buttons  → Menu and system settings (SETUP)   .
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker  → Fig. 19  A is in the spare wheel well area in the luggage compartment. It contains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox type
Engine and gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment. In the example, the engine code is CPTA  → Fig. 19 .
Optional extras, PR numbers
These vehicle data are also contained in the service schedule.
Type plate
The type plate  → Fig. 19  B can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the door is open. Vehicles for certain export countries do not
have a type plate.
The type plate contains the following data:
Permission
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combination weight (vehicle plus trailer)

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Fig. 21 Dimensions
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The data in the table apply to the most basic German model.
The specified values can vary due to different tyre and wheel sizes, if additional equipment is fitted, for different model versions, for retrofitted
accessories, and for special vehicles. They can also vary in vehicles that have been manufactured for other countries.
Key to  → Fig. 21 :PoloPolo
BlueMotion
Cross Polo
ⒶWidth (from one exterior mirror to the other)1,901 mm
ⒷWidth1,682 mm1,698 mm
Ⓒ
Front track1,441 mm – 1,465 mm1,453 mm – 1,457 mm1,438 mm – 1,460 mm
Rear track1,434 mm – 1,456 mm1,446 mm – 1,450 mm1,436 mm – 1,459 mm
Ⓓ
Height to the upper edge of the roof at kerb weighta)1,453 mm1,456 mm1,474 mm
Height at kerb weighta) with navigation aerial1,461 mm1,463 mm1,480 mm
Height to the upper edge of the roof at kerb weighta)––1,488 mm
ⒺLength with fitted towing bracket (when factory-fitted)4,064 mm – 4,074 mm4,064 mm4,077 mm
ⒻLength (from bumper to bumper)3,972 mm – 4,010 mm3,970 mm3,987 mm
ⒼWheelbase2,456 mm2,455 mm2,459 mm
ⒽGround clearance when drive-readyb) between the axles143 mm145 mm175 mm
ⒾHeight with open bonnet and kerb weighta)1,759 mm1,762 mm1,783 mm
ⒿHeight with open tailgate at kerb weighta)2,000 mm2,003 mm2,019 mm
 Turning circle diameterApprox. 10.6 m