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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 :

  1. 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 .

  2. Displays .
  3. Speedometer
  4. Setting button for the clock 1).
  5. Reset button for the trip recorder display (trip).

    • Press the  button to reset to 0.
  6. Engine coolant temperature display or Autogas fuel tank display in vehicles with autogas engine .
  7. Fuel gauge .

NOTICE

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:

Checking the coolant level and refilling coolant
Fig. 139 In the engine compartment: mark on the coolant expansion tank Fig. 140 In the engine compartment: coolant expansion tank cap First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe warning lamp for the engine coolant will light up if the engine coolant level i ...

Opening and closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
Fig. 33 In the roof: turn the switch to open and close Fig. 34 In the headliner: push the switch to tilt and pull the switch to close First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The rotary switch must be in the basic position ① before the electric panorama ...

Wheel bolt caps
Fig. 165 Removing the wheel bolt caps First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Take the wire hook from the vehicle toolkit . Insert the hook through the opening in the cap and pull off in the direction of the arrow. The caps protect the wheel b ...

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