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:
Warning and indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Dual clutch gearbox DSG® overheated.
Do not drive on!
Move the selector lever to position P and leave the gearbox
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Anti-theft alarm
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft
alarm and a SAFELOCK mechanism .
The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal
it.
The anti-theft alarm is ...
Coolant specification
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe cooling system is filled at the factory with a mixture
of specially prepared water and at least 40% coolant additive G 13
(TL-VW 774 J). The coolant additive is dyed purple. This mixture of water and coolant
additive ...
