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Meet the VW Golf
Helpful tips for the VW Polo
How do I start the vehicle?
For manual transmission vehicles, simply put the key in the ignition and rotate. For automatic transmissions, ensure that the shift lever is in P, then firmly depress the brake pedal and turn the key in the ignition.
How do I engage/disengage the hand brake?
The hand brake is located below the gear lever. To disengage, push the button on the lever and depress the hand brake all the way down. To engage, pull the hand brake lever up.
How do I disengage the steering wheel lock?
With your foot firmly on the brake, wiggle the steering wheel whilst turning the key.
How do I put vehicle into drive, reverse, and park?
For automatic transmission - Drive: Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to D (drive). Reverse: Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to R. Park: Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to P. For manual transmission, reverse is top left.
How do I adjust the wing mirrors?
The mirrors are adjusted using a joystick positioned above the window switches in the driver's door. The joystick can be twisted to adjust the left and right mirrors, then simply pushed to move the mirror in the corresponding direction.
How do I use headlights/turn signals?
To operate the headlights, use the round switch to the right of the steering wheel. 0 is for off, AUTO is for automatic headlight control. When an image of a side light illuminates, it indicates that the side lights are switched on (they work with the ignition on or off). When an image of a headlight is illuminated, it indicates that the headlights are switched on. All the settings will switch off when the ignition is off apart from the sidelights. The indicator signal lever is to the left of the steering wheel. Push the lever down to indicate left and up to indicate right.
How do I use the windscreen wipers?
To operate the windscreen wipers, use the lever to the right of the steering wheel. Push the lever up to engage the wipers and further up for faster speeds.
How do I release the fuel door?
There is no internal release - press the fuel door inward and it will open out.
