Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

 → Indicator lamp

 → Description of the central locking system

 → Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside

 → Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside

 → SAFELOCK mechanism

 → Anti-theft alarm

 → Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm

The central locking system will only work correctly when all doors and the tailgate are properly closed. The vehicle cannot be locked with the key if the driver door is open.

If the vehicle is unlocked and not used for a long time (e.g. in your own garage) the vehicle battery could discharge or the engine may not start.

Additional information and warnings:

• Exterior views

• Personal convenience settings in the Volkswagen information system

• Vehicle key set

• Doors

• Tailgate

• Electric windows

• Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof

• Towing a trailer

• Manual opening and closing

WARNING

Improper use of the central locking system could lead to serious injury.

• The central locking system locks all doors. Locking the vehicle from the inside may prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally and unauthorised third parties from entering the vehicle. However, locked doors can delay assistance to passengers inside the vehicle in the event of an accident or emergency.

• Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle. All doors can be locked from the inside using the central locking button. This may mean that people lock themselves in the vehicle. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures.

• Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially for small children.

• Never leave anyone inside a locked vehicle. People in the vehicle could become trapped in an emergency and may not be able to get themselves to safety.