volkswagen Polo — Warning and information texts

“ Warning at --- km/h ” Indicator For analogue instrument cluster: ( → page 13), and, if required, also by acoustic alarms. The display of the icons and texts may vary according to the fitted instrument cluster. If the set speed (within the range of 30 km/h (18 mph) and 150 km/h (93 mph)) is exceeded, acoustic and visual warnings will be given. Existing functional faults can also be accessed manually. To do so, access the Vehicle status menu → page 27.  Priority 1 warning message The red central warning lamp blinks or is on - partly in association with warning buzzers or ad- ditional symbols.  Stop driving! Dangerous sit- uation. Check the damaged function and elimi- nate its cause.

Seek assistance from a Volkswagen Dealership, if necessary.  Priority 2 warning message The yellow central warning lamp blinks or is on - partly in association with warning buzzers or ad- ditional symbols. Faulty functions or lack of fluids may damage or interrupt vehicle operation. Check the faulty function as soon as possible. Seek assistance from a Volkswagen Dealership, if necessary.  Guidance on information in the owner's manual Further guidance on the current warning mes- sage can be found in the ownerґs manual. Digital speed indicator Current vehicle speed displayed digitally.

“ Average speed ” Indicator The average speed will be shown after a distance of 300 meters travelled since the ignition was switched on. The display will show dashes up to this point. Displayed values are updated every 5 seconds. “ Distance covered ” Indicator Distance travelled in km since the ignition was switched on. “ Travel time ” Indicator Travel time in hours (h) and minutes (min) elapsed since the ignition was switched on. Saving a speed alarm speed For analogue instrument cluster: – Warning at --- km/h indicator selection. – Press the  button on the wiper lever or the  button on the multifunction steering wheel to save the current speed and to acti- vate the warning.

Information text. Information about various procedures within the vehicle. – Set the desired speed within 5 seconds using the  button on the wiper lever or the  or  buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. Press the  or  button again or wait a few seconds. The speed is saved and the warning activated. According to the version some adjustments and displays may be made/seen on the ra- dio system. When there are several warnings, the icons will be displayed in sequence a few seconds each. The symbols will appear until the faults are rectified.  – To deactivate , press the  or the  but- ton again. The saved speed is deleted.

 Warning and information texts  Please refer to at the start of the chapter on page 15. The system runs a check on certain components and functions in the vehicle when the ignition is switched on or while the vehicle is in motion. Function faults are indicated by red and yellow warning symbols with warning and information text messages on the instrument cluster display 25A.5L1.POL.20 Driver's information 23