Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Checklist

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / At the filling station / Filling the tank / Checklist

Never carry out any work on the engine or in the engine compartment if you are not familiar with the requisite procedures and general safety requirements, or if you only have access to incorrect operating equipment, service fluids, and unsuitable tools . The work should be carried out by a qualified workshop if you are uncertain. Please ensure that the following are checked regularly, preferably every time you fill the tank:

Windscreen washer fluid level Windscreen wiper and washer Windscreen wipers Windscreen washer .
Engine oil level Engine oil Engine oil Engine compartment Engine oil_5 Oil see Engine oil_5 .
Engine coolant level Coolant Coolant Engine compartment Coolant_5 Engine coolant see Coolant_5 .
Brake fluid level Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .
Tyre pressure Wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres Tyres see Wheels and tyres_0 .

Vehicle lighting necessary for traffic safety:
- Turn signals
- Side lights, dipped beam headlights and main beam headlights
- Tail light cluster
- Brake lights
- Rear fog light

Information on changing bulbs .

Checks when filling the tank

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings ...

Fuel

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Other materials:

Closing the tailgate
Fig. 31 Open tailgate: handle recesses for closing the tailgate First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Closing the tailgate Grip one of the recesses in the interior trim of the tailgate . Pull the tailgate down with some force until it engages in th ...

Driving with an open tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Driving with an open tailgate is particularly dangerous. Ensure that the open tailgate and any objects are secured properly, and take appropriate measures to reduce the quantity of toxic exhaust fumes entering the vehicle ...

Battery, Charging
Requirements WARNING Batteries that have a light yellow visual indicator do not have to be tested or charged. Jump starting must not be used! There is a risk ...