Volkswagen Polo Quiz
In the engine compartment

Checklist

In this manual: In the engine compartment
Vehicle exterior — 4Vehicle interior — 8Instrument cluster — 14Before setting off — 14Opening and closing — 35Sitting correctly and safely — 46Lights and vision — 26Transporting items — 29Practical equipment — 20Starting the engine, changing gear and parking — 34Driver assist systems — 18Air conditioning system — 8At the filling station — 14In the engine compartment — 24Vehicle care and maintenance — 66Practical tips — 2In an emergency — 5Manual opening and closing — 6Vehicle toolkit — 4Hubcaps — 4Changing a wheel — 9Breakdown set — 7Fuses — 4Changing a bulb — 13Starting the engine with jump leads — 4Tow-starting and towing — 7
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    The following steps should always be carried out in the specified order before working in the engine compartment :

  • Park the vehicle on a level and stable surface.

  • Depress and hold the brake pedal until the engine has stopped.

  • Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .

  • Select the neutral position or move the selector lever to P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .

  • Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_6 .

  • Allow the engine to cool sufficiently.

  • Children and other people should be kept well away from the engine compartment.

  • Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll away unexpectedly.

Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to severe injuries.
  • Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.

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