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:
Using a mobile telephone in the vehicle without a connection to the external
aerial
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsBoth during telephone calls and in standby mode, mobile
telephones transmit and receive radio waves, which may also be termed "high-frequency
energy". Current scientific literature warns us that radio waves can be harmful
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Round Connector Systems
Note
If necessary, housing securing mechanisms (secondary locks)
must be released or removed using specified tool before
releasing the contacts. Refer to
→ Chapter „Secondary Lock“.
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Wheel bolts
Fig. 166 Changing a wheel:
loosening the wheel bolts
Fig. 167 Changing a wheel:
anti-theft bolt and adapter
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Only the spanner delivered with the vehicle should be used to loosen the
wheel bolts.
Only loosen the whee ...
