Volkswagen Polo Quiz
Opening and closing

Indicator lamp

In this manual: Opening and closing
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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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The central locking system indicator lamp is located in the driver door .

Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm and a SAFELOCK mechanism .

After locking the vehicle Meaning
Without anti-theft alarm With anti-theft alarm and SAFELOCK mechanism
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds, firstly at short intervals and then more slowly. Vehicle is locked. Vehicle is locked and SAFELOCK is activated.
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds and then goes out. The light starts to flash again after approximately 30 seconds. — Vehicle is locked and SAFELOCK is deactivated.
A red LED flashes for approximately 2 seconds in short intervals. The lamp will then light up without interruption for approximately 30 seconds. Fault in the locking system. Go to a qualified workshop. Fault in the locking system. Go to a qualified workshop.

NOTICE

Failure to observe the illuminated indicator lamps could lead to the vehicle being damaged.

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