Get Instruments -> Displays Guide for Volkswagen Polo SUV Fourth Generation (2001-2009)

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Speedometer

Setting button for the clock → Time ꢀ ¹⁾

Reset button for the trip recorder display (trip).

- Press the

button to reset to 0.

Coolant temperature display

→ Coolant ꢀ .

Fuel gauge → Filling the tank ꢀ .

NOTICE

When the engine is cold, avoid high engine speeds, driving at full throttle and overloading the engine.

The needle on the rev counter should only briefly point into the red area, as engine damage may otherwise be incurred.

Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and minimise engine noise.

The fuel gauge is located in the lower field of the display → Fig. 10 ② ꢀ or in the speedometer → Fig. 11 ⑦ ꢀ.

¹⁾In some versions of the vehicle, it may be possible to adjust the clock settings using the Settings menu on the instrument cluster display

→ Volkswagen information system ꢀ .

Displays

Fig. 12 A: bonnet open, B: tailgate open, C: front left door open, D: right rear door open (only in four-door vehicles)

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →

ꢀ

Introduction

When the outside temperature is low, the display in the instrument cluster may take slightly longer to appear than it does when the outside

temperatures is higher.

Depending on the vehicle equipment level, a variety of information can be displayed in the instrument cluster → Fig. 10 ② ꢀ or → Fig. 11 ② ꢀ:

Open doors, bonnet and tailgate → Fig. 12ꢀ

Warning and information messages

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Mileage displays

Time

Radio and navigation information ⇒ BookletRadio, or ⇒ BookletNavigation system,

Telephone information ⇒ BookletNavigation system, or ⇒ BookletRadio/navigation system,

Outside temperature

Compass display

Selector lever positions → Changing gear ꢀ

Gear change indicator → Changing gear ꢀ

Driving data display (multifunction display (MFD)) and menus for various settings → Volkswagen information system ꢀ

Service interval display → Service interval display ꢀ

Speed warning for winter tyres

Start/stop system status display → Pull-away assist systems ꢀ

Status display for active cylinder management (ACT^®) → Driving with respect for the environment ꢀ

Engine code

Fuel gauge → Filling the tank ꢀ

Open doors, bonnet and tailgate

The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, or the bonnet or tailgate, are open once the vehicle has been unlocked, and while the

vehicle is in motion. In some cases, a signal tone is also given. Different instrument cluster designs will have different displays.

See

Key to → Fig. 12ꢀ

Do not drive on!

→ Preparation for working in

the engine compartment ꢀ

The bonnet is open or not properly closed.

Do not drive on!

→ Tailgate ꢀ

→ Doors ꢀ

Tailgate open or not properly closed.

Do not drive on!

C, D

The vehicle door is open or not properly closed.

Warning and information messages

The system checks certain components and functions in the vehicle when the ignition is switched on or while the vehicle is in motion.

Functional faults are indicated by red and yellow warning symbols with information messages on the instrument cluster display → Warning and

indicator lamps ꢀ . An acoustic warning is also given in certain cases. Different instrument cluster designs will have different displays.

In addition, a list of current malfunctions can be opened manually. To do so, choose Vehicle status or Vehicle in the selection menu

→ Volkswagen information system ꢀ .

Type of message

Symbol Explanation

colour

The symbol flashes or lights up (sometimes together with a signal tone).

Priority 1 warning

message.

Do not drive on! Danger → ꢀ!

Red

Check the fault and correct the cause. Seek expert assistance if necessary.

The symbol flashes or lights up (sometimes together with a signal tone).

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Priority 2 warning

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Your vehicle could be damaged or break down if there is a fault or if service fluids are running low

Yellow

–

message.

→

ꢀ.

Check the fault as soon as possible. Seek expert assistance if necessary.

Information message.

Information about various procedures within the vehicle.

Mileage displays

The odometer registers the total distance travelled by the car.

The trip recorder (trip) shows the distance travelled since the trip recorder was last reset. The final digit shows distances of 100 m.

Press button

in the instrument cluster → Instrument overview ꢀ briefly to reset the trip recorder to 0.

Time

Press the

button to mark either the hours or minutes display → Fig. 10 ④ ꢀor → Fig. 11 ④ ꢀ.

button to set the time → Fig. 10 ⑤ ꢀ or → Fig. 11 ⑤ ꢀ. Press and hold to scroll through quickly.

button again to finish setting the clock.

You can also set the time in the infotainment system using the

→ Menu and system settings (SETUP) ꢀ .

button and the

and Time and date function buttons

Outside temperature display

If the outside temperature is lower than approx. +4 °C (+39 °F), an acoustic signal in the form of a gong will sound to inform the driver, and a

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snowflake symbol will appear in addition to the outside temperature display

lit until the outside temperature rises above +6°C (+43°F) → ꢀ.

. This symbol flashes and then remains constantly

When the vehicle is stationary or travelling at very low speeds, the temperature displayed may be slightly higher than the actual outside

temperature as a result of the heat radiated from the engine.

The measuring range lies between -45 ℃ (-49 °F) and +76 ℃ (+169 °F).

Compass display

When the ignition and navigation system are switched on, the instrument cluster display shows the current direction of travel.

Selector lever positions (automatic gearbox)

The gear selected is displayed on the side of the selector lever and can also be displayed in the instrument cluster. In D or S, or in Tiptronic

mode, the display may show which gear has been selected → Changing gear ꢀ .

Gear-change indicator

While the vehicle is in motion, the instrument cluster may show which gear should be selected to reduce fuel consumption → Changing gear ꢀ .

Second speed display (mph or km/h)

In addition to the tachometer display, the speed can also be displayed in another unit of measurement (mph or km/h) while you are driving.

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Settings for the second speed display can be made and adjusted in the infotainment system using the

and the function buttons

, Units and Speed → Menu and system settings (SETUP) ꢀ .

It is not possible to switch off the second speedometer display in those countries where the law stipulates that the display cannot be

deactivated.

Speed warning for winter tyres

A display in the instrument cluster indicates when the set maximum speed has been exceeded → Volkswagen information system ꢀ .

Speed warning settings can be made and adjusted in the infotainment system using the

function buttons → Menu and system settings (SETUP) ꢀ .

button and the

and Tyres

Start/stop system status display

The instrument cluster display shows information about the current status → Pull-away assist systems ꢀ .

Status display for active cylinder management (ACT^®)

Depending on equipment levels, some vehicles will indicate the current number of active cylinders in the instrument cluster display, e.g. 2

cylinder mode.

For this purpose, the menu option Current fuel consumption, Average consumption or Range must be selected in the menu MFI → Volkswagen

information system ꢀ .

Engine code

Press and hold button

in the instrument cluster → Instrument overview ꢀ for at least 15 seconds to view the vehicle's engine

code (EC) in the display. The ignition should be switched on but the engine should not be running.

WARNING

Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and can cause accident

and serious injury.

Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.

Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.

Any broken-down vehicle poses an increased accident risk, both for you and for other road users. If the situation requires, switch on the

hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle as a warning to other road users.

Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and make sure that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with

any inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass or fuel.

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