Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Electronic immobilizer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine from being started and driven with an unauthorised vehicle key.
There is a chip in the key. It automatically deactivates the immobilizer when the vehicle key is inserted into the ignition lock.
The electronic immobilizer is automatically activated when the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock.
The engine can only be started using a genuine Volkswagen vehicle key with the correct code. Coded vehicle keys are available from a Volkswagen dealership .
If a non-authorised vehicle key has been used, the display in the instrument cluster will show Immobilizer active!. The vehicle cannot be used if this occurs.
The vehicle cannot be operated properly if you do not have a genuine Volkswagen key.
Stopping the engine
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.
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Changing gear
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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 ...
Diesel
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Diesel
Diesel fuel must comply with the European standard EN 590 (in Germany DIN EN
590) .
The service intervals are shorter if you use diesel with a high sulphur content
⇒ BookletService schedule, . A Volkswa ...
Contents of the breakdown set
Fig. 171 The breakdown set
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The breakdown set is located underneath the floor covering in the luggage
compartment. It includes the following components :
Valve core extractor
Sticker with the maximum permitted
s ...
