Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Accessories and parts
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Volkswagen recommends that you seek advice from a Volkswagen dealership before purchasing accessories, spare parts or service fluids. For example, if the vehicle is to be retrofitted with accessories or if parts have to be renewed. Volkswagen dealerships can recommend accessories, parts and service fluids suitable for your requirements. They can also answer any questions you might have regarding official regulations.
Volkswagen recommends that you only use approved Volkswagen accessories and Volkswagen Genuine Parts® . These parts and accessories have been specially tested by Volkswagen for suitability, reliability and safety. And Volkswagen dealerships are qualified to install them correctly.
Although the market is constantly scrutinised, Volkswagen cannot assume responsibility for the reliability, safety and suitability of products Volkswagen has not approved. Volkswagen can therefore assume no responsibility for these parts, even if they have been approved by an official testing agency or are covered by an official approval certificate.
Any retrofitted equipment which has a direct effect on the vehicle and/or the way it is driven must be approved by Volkswagen for use in your vehicle and bear the e mark (the European Union's authorization symbol). These devices include cruise control systems or an electronically controlled suspension.
Any additional electrical components fitted that do not serve
to control the vehicle itself must bear the
mark (manufacturer conformity
declaration in the European Union). Such devices include refrigerator boxes, laptops
and ventilator fans.
WARNING
- Never secure or mount objects such as drink holders or telephone holders on or next to the airbag covers or within the deployment zone of the airbag.
- Objects either on or next to the airbag module covers or are in the deployment zone of the airbags can cause serious or even fatal injuries should the airbags be activated.
Running-in
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsPlease follow the regulations concerning running-in new
parts.
Running in a new engine
Any new engine has to be run in duri ...
Service fluids and consumables
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsAll service fluids and consumables, e.g.
toothed belts, tyres, coolant, engine oil, spark plugs and vehicle batteries, are
...
Other materials:
Test after driving for 10 minutes
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Reconnect the tyre filler hose and check the tyre pressure on the tyre
pressure display ⑥.
1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPA) and lower:
Do not drive on! The tyre cannot be sealed adequately
with the breakdown set.
...
Petrol
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Petrol types
Vehicles with a petrol engine must be run on unleaded petrol in compliance with
the European standard EN 228 . Fuels with a maximum ethanol content
of 10% (E10) can be used for refuelling.
Petrol types ...
Information stored in the control units
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsYour vehicle is factory fitted with electronic control
units which are responsible for engine and gearbox management. The control units
also monitor the function of the exhaust system and the airbags.
These electronic con ...
