Volkswagen Polo Quiz
Lights and vision

Interior and reading lights

In this manual: Lights and vision
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
Button or position Function
Switches off the interior lights.
Switches on the interior lights.
Switches door contact switch on (central position).
The interior lights are switched on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is opened or the vehicle key is removed from the ignition.
The light extinguishes a few seconds after all doors are closed, when the vehicle is locked or the ignition is switched on.
Switching the individual reading lights on or off.

Luggage compartment light

A light will be switched on or off automatically when the tailgate is opened or closed.

The interior lighting and reading lights switch off when the vehicle is locked or after a delay of a few minutes when the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock. This prevents the battery from discharging.

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