Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The central locking system indicator lamp is located in the driver door .
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm and a SAFELOCK mechanism .
| After locking the vehicle | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|
| Without anti-theft alarm | With anti-theft alarm and SAFELOCK mechanism | |
| A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds, firstly at short intervals and then more slowly. | Vehicle is locked. | Vehicle is locked and SAFELOCK is activated. |
| A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds and then goes out. The light starts to flash again after approximately 30 seconds. | — | Vehicle is locked and SAFELOCK is deactivated. |
| A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds in short intervals. The lamp will then light up without interruption for approximately 30 seconds. | Fault in the locking system. Go to a qualified workshop. | Fault in the locking system. Go to a qualified workshop. |
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamp
→ Description of the central locking system
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Description of the central locking system
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all the doors, the
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First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine
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There is a chip in the key. It automatically deactivates the immobilizer when
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Cleaning the engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a hazardous
area .
The engine compartment should be cleaned by a qualified workshop. Corrosion protection
could be removed and electrical components damaged if the compartmen ...
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Caution
The following batteries described are
maintenance-free batteries. Do not remove any of the
labels on the battery and do not add distilled water.
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