Volkswagen Polo Quiz
Vehicle interior

Overview of the driver side

In this manual: Vehicle interior
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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Fig. 5 Overview of the driver side (left-hand drive vehicles)

Fig. 6 Overview of the driver side (right-hand drive vehicles)

Key for and :

  1. Vent ,

  2. Lever for:

    • Main beam headlights
    • Headlight flasher
    • Turn signal
    • Parking light
    • Rocker switch for the cruise control system (CCS) , , , /, , /
  3. Gear change paddles for Tiptronic

  4. Controls on the multifunction steering wheel :

    • Volume setting for the radio or a telephone conversation –
    • Mute function for the radio or activating the voice control system
    • Accepting or refusing an incoming telephone call
    • Control buttons for the Volkswagen information system , ,

  5. Instrument cluster:

    • Instruments
    • Display
    • Warning and indicator lamps

  6. Windscreen wiper and windscreen wash lever:

    • Windscreen wipers ,
    • Interval wipe for the windscreen
    • Flick wipe x
    • Windscreen wiper
    • Wash and wipe system for the windscreen
    • Rear window wiper
    • Wash and wipe system for the rear window
    • Rocker switch for the multifunction display , /

  7. Light switch :

    • Light switched off or daytime headlights
    • Side light and dipped beam headlights ,
    • Fog lights ,
  8. Brightness control for instrument and switch lighting
  9. Headlight range control
  10. Lever for adjusting the steering column
  11. Driver front airbag
  12. Pedals
  13. Fuse box cover
  14. Ignition lock
  15. Horn (works only when the ignition is switched on)

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