Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Childproof lock
Fig. 27 In the left rear door: childproof lock Ⓐ switched off, Ⓑ switched on
Fig. 28 In the right rear door: childproof lock Ⓐ switched off, Ⓑ switched on
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The childproof lock prevents the rear doors from being opened from the inside, e.g. so that children cannot open the doors accidentally while the vehicle is in motion. When the childproof lock is activated the door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the childproof lock on or off
- Unlock the vehicle and open the appropriate rear door.
- Fold the key bit out of the vehicle key .
- Use the key bit to turn the slot to the required position.
Slot position or :
Childproof lock is switched off. 
Childproof lock is switched on.
WARNING
- Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the doors are locked. This may mean that these people lock themselves in the vehicle. They could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures.
- Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially for small children.
Warning lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
At least one vehicle door is opened or not ...
Tailgate
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Other materials:
Stowage compartment in the front passenger footwell
Fig. 99 In the front passenger footwell:
stowage compartment for high-visibility waistcoat
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Opening and closing the high-visibility waistcoat stowage compartment
To open, grip the handle (arrow) and pull the cover out of ...
Exterior mirrors
Fig. 80 In the front doors: setting knob
for the mechanical exterior mirrors
Fig. 81 In the driver door: rotary knob
for the electric exterior mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The exterior mirrors are adjusted by moving the setting knob or th ...
Driving tips when towing
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. Inexperienced
drivers should not attempt to tow.
When driving, ensure that you d ...
