Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamp
→ Using the cruise control system
The cruise control system (CCS) helps to maintain an individual set speed at forward speeds of approx. 20 km/h (12 mph) and higher.
The CCS only slows the vehicle by easing off the accelerator, not by actively braking. The CCS cannot maintain a constant speed when travelling downhill. The vehicle speed can increase under its own weight. Shift down gear and brake the vehicle using the foot brake .
Additional information and warnings:
- Changing gear
- Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts
WARNING
- Never use the CCS in heavy traffic, on steep or winding roads, or on slippery road surfaces e.g. on snow, ice, wet roads, loose chippings, or on flooded roads.
- Never use the CCS when driving off-road or on unsurfaced roads.
- Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
- Always switch cruise control off after use to avoid unintentional operation.
- It is dangerous to use a set speed that is too high for the prevailing road, traffic or weather conditions.
- The CCS cannot maintain a constant speed when travelling downhill. The vehicle speed can increase under its own weight. Shift down a gear or brake the vehicle using the foot brake.
Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Cruise control system (CCS) is controlling th ...
Other materials:
First aid kit and warning triangle
Fig. 153 In the luggage
compartment: holder for the first aid kit
Fig. 154 In the luggage
compartment. A: Warning triangle under the loading edge, B: Warning triangle in
the vehicle tools
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
First aid kit
A first-ai ...
Driving with an automatic gearbox
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The gearbox changes the forward gears up
and down automatically.
Driving down hills
The steeper the gradient, the lower the gear you will need. Lower gears increase
the braking effect of the engine. Never allow the veh ...
Retrofitting two-way radios
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsYou will need an external aerial to use a two-way radio
in the vehicle.
Any retrofit installation of electrical or electronic equipment in the vehicle
will affect its vehicle type approval. Under certain circumstances, thi ...
