Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Instrument overview
Fig. 10 Instrument cluster in the dash panel: type 1
Fig. 11 Instrument cluster in the dash panel: type 2
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Descriptions of the instruments or :
Rev. counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute).
The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed that may be used in each gear when the engine is warm and after it has been run in properly. You should change up a gear or move the selector lever to D (or lift your foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red zone .
Displays . 
Speedometer 
Setting button for the clock
1). 
Reset button for the trip recorder display (trip).
- Press the
button to reset to 0.
- Press the
Engine coolant temperature
display
or Autogas fuel tank display
in vehicles with autogas engine . 
Fuel gauge .
NOTICE
- When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and overloading the engine.
- The needle on the rev counter should only briefly point into the red area, as engine damage may otherwise be incurred.
Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and minimise engine noise.
The fuel gauge is located in the lower field of the display or in the speedometer .
1) In some versions of the vehicle, it may be possible to adjust the clock settings using the Settings menu on the instrument cluster display .
Introduction
When the outside temperature is low, the display in the instrument cluster
may take slightly longer to appear than it does when the outside temperatures is
higher.
Additional information and wa ...
Displays
Fig. 12 A: bonnet open, B: tailgate
open, C: front left door open, D: right rear door open (only in four-door
vehicles)
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings ...
Other materials:
Ashtray in the drink holder
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Fig. 104 Removable ashtray
To use, place the removable ashtray in one of the drink holders in the front
centre console or in the rear centre console .
Opening and closing the ashtray
To open, lift the ashtray cove ...
Headlamp Washer System
The following hose connection types are used for connecting
hoses to pumps and spray nozzles or as separating points
–
Disconnect by depressing clip
-1--arrow- and then separating coupling ...
Adjusting the head restraints
Fig. 39 Adjusting front head restraint
Fig. 40 Adjusting rear head restraint
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The centre rear head restraint is
designed solely for use with the centre rear seat. This head r ...
