Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Ignition lock
→ Starting the engine
→ Stopping the engine
→ Electronic immobilizer
Notes in this chapter concerning the automatic gearbox are applicable
both for the automatic gearbox and the dual clutch gearbox DSG®.
Immobilizer display
If the vehicle key is not valid or there is a fault in the system then Immobilizer
active! may be displayed in the instrument cluster. The engine cannot be started.
Push starting or tow starting
For technical reasons, your vehicle must not be push-started
or tow-started. Use jump leads to start the engine instead.
Additional information and warnings:
- Braking, stopping and parking
- Manual opening and closing
- Starting the engine with jump leads

WARNING
Switching the engine off while the vehicle is moving makes it more difficult to
stop the vehicle. This can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and to accidents
and severe injuries.
- Braking and steering support systems, the airbag system, the belt tensioners
and other items of safety equipment in the vehicle are only active when the
engine is running.
- The engine should only be switched off when the vehicle is stationary.

WARNING
The risk of serious injury can be reduced with the engine running or when starting
the engine.
- Never start or run the engine in unventilated or closed spaces. The exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odourless and colourless toxic gas. Carbon
monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and death.
- Never leave the engine running if you leave the vehicle unattended. The
vehicle could move suddenly or something unexpected may happen that may cause
damage and serious injuries.
- Never use a start booster. Start boosters may explode and cause the engine
to suddenly run at high revs.

WARNING
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious
injuries.
- Never park the vehicle where parts of the exhaust system can come into contact
with inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. leaves, dry grass, spilt
fuel.
- Never apply underseal or anti-corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, catalytic
converter, diesel particulate filter or the heat shields on the exhaust system.
Fig. 107 Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lock
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The steering lock can be activated when
there is no vehicle ...
Other materials:
Recycling and scrapping end-of-life vehicles
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsRecycling end-of-life vehicles
Volkswagen has already made provision for you to recycle your vehicle in an environmentally
responsible manner. The recycling system operating in many European countries will
take back your v ...
Symbols in the roof
Symbol
Meaning
Interior lights and reading lights
Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
...
Closing the tailgate
Fig. 31 Open tailgate: handle recesses
for closing the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Closing the tailgate
Grip one of the recesses in the interior trim of the tailgate .
Pull the tailgate down with some force until it engages in th ...
© 2016-2025 Copyright www.vwpolo.net
