Volkswagen Polo Quiz
Vehicle care and maintenance

Introduction

In this manual: Vehicle care and maintenance
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
~1min read

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Indicator lamps
→ Catalytic converter
→ Diesel particulate filter

Additional information and warnings:

  • Changing gear
  • Filling the tank
  • Fuel
  • Engine oil
  • Battery
  • Information stored in the control units
  • Tow-starting and towing
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires.
  • Park the vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass.
  • Never apply underseal or anti-corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter or the heat shields on the exhaust system.

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Polo quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.