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This owner's manual is valid for all models and versions of the Polo.
An alphabetical index is included at the end of this manual.
A list of abbreviations at the end of the manual explains the abbreviations used.
Directions and positions such as left, right, front and rear are normally relative to the vehicle's direction of travel, unless otherwise indicated.
Illustrations help with orientation and should be regarded as a general guide.
This owner's manual was written for left-hand drive vehicles. In right-hand drive vehicles the controls may sometimes be different to those
displayed in illustrations or described in the text → Overview of the driver side .
Any technical changes that may be made to the vehicle after publication of this booklet are contained in a supplement that is included with
the vehicle wallet.
All equipment and models are described without indicating whether the equipment is optional or specific to the model type. This means that
your vehicle may not have some of the equipment described, or it may only be available in certain markets. The scope of equipment fitted in
your vehicle can be found in the sales documentation and you can contact your Volkswagen dealership for further information.
All data in this owner's manual correspond to the information available at the time of going to print. Because the vehicle is constantly being
developed and further improved, there may be differences between your vehicle and the data in this owner's manual. No discrepancy in data,
illustrations or descriptions shall form the basis for any legal claim.
Please ensure that the complete vehicle wallet is always in the vehicle if you lend or sell the vehicle to someone else.
Service schedule
Owner's manual
Supplements
Radio/navigation system
Provision for a mobile telephone
Other supplements
About this owner's manual
Standard booklets in the vehicle wallet:
Additional booklets in the vehicle wallet (optional):
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For diesel engines: is diesel with a low sulphur level available?
Are the correct engine oil ( Engine oil Engine oil Engine compartment Engine oil_3 Oil see Engine oil_3 ) and other service fluids that
comply with Volkswagen specifications available in the destination country?
Will the factory-fitted navigation system work with the navigation data available in the destination country?
Are special tyres necessary for travelling in the destination country?
Driving through water on roads
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction
Please follow these rules to help prevent damage to your vehicle when driving through water, for example if the road is flooded:
Check the depth of the water before driving through it. The water level must be no higher than the lower edge of the vehicle body → .
Do not drive faster than walking speed.
Never stop the vehicle, reverse or switch off the engine while in water.
Oncoming vehicles create waves that could increase the water level for your vehicle to such an extent that it is not safe to drive through the
water.
When driving through water, always switch start/stop system off manually → Pull-away assist systems .
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Vehicle identification data
→ Engine data
→ Dimensions
→ Performance figures
Volkswagen is not responsible for any vehicle damage caused by low-quality fuel, inadequate servicing work or lack of Genuine Parts.
NOTICE
After driving through water, mud, slush etc., the brakes may react slowly and the braking distance will be increased as the brake discs and pads
will be wet, or possibly iced up in winter.
You can dry and de-ice the brakes by performing careful braking manoeuvres. Make sure that you do not endanger any other road users or
violate any legal regulations when doing so.
Avoid abrupt and sudden braking manoeuvres directly after driving through water.
WARNING
If you drive through water, parts of the vehicle, such as the engine, drive train, running gear and vehicle electrics, could sustain severe
damage.
Never drive through salt water as salt can cause corrosion. Rinse all components that have been exposed to salt water immediately with
fresh water.
NOTICE
Technical data
