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:
Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
Fig. 148 In luggage compartment: variant
A: handwheel for securing spare wheel and variant B: handwheel for securing temporary
spare wheel
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsRemoving the spare wheel
Open the tailgate then lift up and secure the variab ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Running-in
→ Accessories and parts
→ Service fluids and consumables
→ Repairs and technical modifications
→ Repairs and faults in the airbag system
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Types of front passenger front airbag system
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Volkswagen offers two different front
airbag systems for front passengers:
A
B
Features of the front passenger front airbag that can only be switched
off by a qualif ...
