Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamps
→ Engine oil specification
→ Checking the engine oil level and refilling engine oil
→ Engine oil consumption
→ Changing engine oil
Additional information and warnings:
- ⇒ BookletService schedule,
- Preparation for working in the engine compartment
- Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts
WARNING
- Always wear eye protection when handling engine oil.
- Engine oil is toxic and must be stored out of the reach of children.
- Engine oil must be kept in the closed original container. This also applies to used oil until it is disposed of.
- Never use empty food containers, bottles or other containers to store engine oil as other people may then drink the engine oil.
- Regular contact with engine oil can damage the skin. Skin that has been in contact with engine oil should be washed thoroughly with water and soap.
- Engine oil becomes extremely hot when the engine is running and can scald skin severely. Always allow the engine to cool down.
Leaking or spilt engine oil can pollute the environment. Spilt operating fluids must be collected and disposed of properly and with respect for the environment.
Engine oil
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Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Engine oil level is too low.
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Other materials:
Lifting the vehicle with the jack
Fig. 168 Jacking points for the
vehicle jack (mirrored on the right-hand side of the vehicle)
Fig. 169 Vehicle jack at the rear
left-hand side of the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The jack may be applied only at the jacking points shown (m ...
Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Handbrake is applied.
Release the handbrake .
Brake system fault.
Do not drive on!
Obtain profe ...
Tire Wear, One Sided
In many causes, this is caused by driving style, but
sometimes it is also caused by incorrect axle adjustment.
Increased One-Sided Wear
One-sided wear, in conjunction with scrub marks on ...
