Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Information on steering
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The steering should be locked every time you leave the vehicle to make it more difficult for the vehicle to be stolen.
Mechanical steering column lock
| Activating the steering lock | Deactivating the steering lock |
|---|---|
| Park the vehicle . | Turn the steering wheel slightly to take the load off the steering lock mechanism. |
| Remove the vehicle key. | Insert the vehicle key into the ignition lock. |
| Turn the steering wheel slightly until the steering lock clicks into place. | Hold the steering wheel in this position and turn the ignition on. |
Electro-hydraulic steering
With the electro-hydraulic steering system, the steering assistance is automatically matched to vehicle speed and the steering wheel angle. The electro-hydraulic steering functions only when the engine is running.
You will need considerably more strength than normal to steer the vehicle if the power steering is reduced or has failed completely.
Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Depending ont eh vehicle equipment scope,
an electrohydraulic or an electromechanic steering system may be fitted.
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Other materials:
Switching the TCS on and off
Fig. 116 In the centre console: button
for switching the TCS on and off manually
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The electronic stability control (ESC) only
functions when the engine is running. It consists of ABS, EDL and TCS.
When the engine is r ...
Explanation of Test Results
1 -
Type of test.
2 -
Battery test result.
3 -
Measured voltage
4 -
Measured cold start value.
5 -
Cold st ...
Wear Spots
Wear spots are caused by a hard stop with locked wheels
whereby the rubber compound is abraded from the contact patch.
When the tires slide across the road surface, frictional
heat is generated which reduces the abrasion resistance on the
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