gearbox VOLKSWAGEN POLO 2015 Owner´s Manual

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Fig. 8 Overview of the lower section of the centre console
Key to  → Fig. 8 :
Lever for:
- Manual gearbox  → Changing gear  
- Automatic gearbox  → Changing gear  
Stowage compartment in the front centre console  → Stowage areas  
AUX-IN socket⇒ BookletRadio, or ⇒ BookletNavigation system,
Drink holder  → Drink holder  
12-volt socket  → Socket  
Handbrake lever  → Braking, stopping and parking  
Stowage compartment in the centre armrest  → Stowage areas  
USB socket ⇒ Bookletradio, or ⇒ Bookletnavigation system,
Overview of the front passenger side

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Depending on the vehicle equipment level, symbols may be displayed in the instrument cluster instead of warning lamps.
Signal tones are given when some warning or indicator lamps light up.
For details on indicator lamps which light up in the light switch see Chapter Lighting  → Lights   .
SymbolMeaning  → See
Do not drive on!
When this message appears, the door(s), tailgate or bonnet are open or not closed
properly.
 → Instruments 
Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster display.–
Do not drive on!
Handbrake is applied. → Braking, stopping and
parking   Do not drive on!
Brake fluid level too low or fault in the brake system.
Flashing: Do not drive on!
Coolant level too low, coolant temperature too high, or coolant system is faulty. → Coolant  
Flashing: Do not drive on!
Engine oil pressure too low. → Engine oil  
Electromechanical steering not functioning. → Steering  
Brake or take avoiding action! Collision warning from the area monitoring system (Front
Assist).
 → Area monitoring system
(Front Assist)  
Driver or front passenger seat belt not fastened. → Seat belts  
Depress the brake pedal.
Changing gear  → Changing
gear  
ACC  → Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)  
Fault in the alternator. → Vehicle battery  
Dual clutch gearbox DSG® overheated. → Changing gear  
Central warning lamp. Observe the additional information on the instrument cluster display.–
Brake pads worn.
Infotainment system
 → Infotainment system 
Brakes  → Braking, stopping
and parking  
Lit up: ESC fault or switched off for system-related reasons.
OR: together with ABS indicator lamp : ABS faulty.
OR: the vehicle battery has been reconnected.
Flashing: ESC/TCS is taking corrective action.
TCS switched off manually.
OR: ESC switched off manually.
OR: ESC switched on manually.
ABS faulty or not functioning.
Vehicle lighting not working partially or completely. → Changing a bulb  
Rear fog light switched on. → Lights  
Lit up or flashing: catalytic converter fault.
Starting the engine  → Starting

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Starting the engine  → Starting
and stopping the engine  
Engine management, exhaust
gas purification  → Engine
management system and
exhaust purification system  
Lit up: glow period for a diesel engine.
Flashing: fault in engine management system (diesel engine).
Engine management system fault (Electronic Power Control).
Diesel particulate filter has become saturated with soot.

Lit up: steering reduced or the vehicle battery has been disconnected and then
reconnected. → Steering  
Flashing: steering column is twisted or is not unlocked/locked.
Tyre pressure too low or Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator faulty. → Tyre monitoring system  
Windscreen washer fluid level too low. → Windscreen wipers and
washer  
Fuel tank almost empty.
 → Filling the tank  
Water in fuel in vehicles with a diesel engine.
Lit up: engine oil level too low.
 → Engine oil  
Flashing: engine oil system fault.
Fault in airbag and belt tensioner system.
 → Airbag system   Front passenger front airbag switched off (PASSENGER AIR BAG  ).
Front passenger front airbag switched on (PASSENGER AIR BAG  ).
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) currently not available. → Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)  
Fault in Sport Select suspension. →  Sport Select suspension  
Gearbox fault. → Changing gear  

Hazard warning lights switched on. → In an emergency  
Turn signal, left or right.
 → Lights  
Trailer turn signal.
Lit up: depress the brake pedal.
Starting the engine  → Starting
and stopping the engine  
Changing gear  → Changing
gear  
Brakes  → Braking, stopping
and parking  
Flashing: the lock button in the selector lever is not engaged.
The cruise control system (CCS) is switched on. → Cruise Control System
(CCS)  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is active. → Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)  
Main beam is switched on or the headlight flasher is being operated. → Lights  
ACC is active. No vehicle has been detected ahead.
 → Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)  When displayed in white: ACC active. Vehicle detected ahead.
When displayed in grey: ACC not active. System switched on, does not regulate.
Lit up: service alert / service due. → Instruments 
 → Changing gear  

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Flashing: fault in automatic gearbox. → Changing gear  
The start/stop system is not available. Automatic engine switch-off is active.
 → Pull-away assist systems  Start/stop system not available.
OR: the engine was started automatically.
The engine is starting.
A mobile telephone is connected via Bluetooth to the factory-fitted provision for mobile
telephone.⇒ BookletProvision for mobile
telephone,
Mobile telephone battery charge level. Only for factory-fitted provision for mobile telephone.
m/k/s296MKThe outside temperature is below +4°C (+39°F). → Instruments 
Note about information in the vehicle wallet.–
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
 → Instrument overview  
 → Displays  
 → Service interval display  
Additional information and warnings:
Warning and indicator lamps  → Warning and indicator lamps  
Volkswagen information system  → Volkswagen information system  
Infotainment system  → Infotainment system 
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.
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.
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.
Before opening the bonnet, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down sufficiently.
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a dangerous area. Serious injuries can be sustained here  → Preparation for working in
the engine compartment   .
WARNING
Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle being damaged.
NOTICE
Instruments

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Selected gear display (for vehicles with an automatic gearbox)  → Changing gear  
Information on service intervals ⇒ BookletService schedule,
Instrument overview
Fig. 10 Instrument cluster in the dash panel (variant 1)
Fig. 11 Instrument cluster in the dash panel (variant 2)
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Descriptions of the instruments  → Fig. 10  or  → Fig. 11 :
Rev. counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute). The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the maximum
engine speed that may be used in each gear when the engine is warm and after it has been run in properly. You should change up a gear
or move the selector lever to D (or lift your foot off the accelerator) before the needle reaches the red zone  → .
Displays  → Displays   .
Accidents and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted.
Never press the buttons on the instrument cluster while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING

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Priority 2 warning
message.
YellowYour vehicle could be damaged or break down if there is a fault or if service fluids are running low
 → .
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  .
Press the  button to set the time  → Fig. 10 ⑤   or  → Fig. 11 ⑤  . Press and hold to scroll through quickly.
Press the  button again to finish setting the clock.
You can also set the time in the infotainment system using the button and the and Time and date function buttons
 → Menu and system settings (SETUP)   .
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
snowflake symbol will appear in addition to the outside temperature display m/k/s296MK. This symbol flashes and then remains constantly
lit until the outside temperature rises above +6°C (+43°F)  → .
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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Fig. 20 Vehicle identification number
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the windscreen  → Fig. 20  (arrow). The viewer is
located in the lower corner of the windscreen. The vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right water drain channel. The water
drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and wing. You have to open the bonnet to gain access to the vehicle identification
number  → Preparation for working in the engine compartment   .
The vehicle identification number can be displayed in the infotainment system using the button and the and Service
function buttons  → Menu and system settings (SETUP)   .
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker  → Fig. 19  A is in the spare wheel well area in the luggage compartment. It contains the following data:
Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox type
Engine and gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment. In the example, the engine code is CPTA  → Fig. 19 .
Optional extras, PR numbers
These vehicle data are also contained in the service schedule.
Type plate
The type plate  → Fig. 19  B can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the door is open. Vehicles for certain export countries do not
have a type plate.
The type plate contains the following data:
Permission
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combination weight (vehicle plus trailer)

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a) Kerb weight without driver, without payload.
b) Kerb weight with driver (75 kg) and service fluids.
Performance figures
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
For reasons of vehicle registration and vehicle taxation, the power output and performance of some engines may vary in some countries from the
information given in this booklet.
Petrol engines
Engine powerECGearbox typeMaximum speed
44 kWCHYA
MG5
161 km/ha)
55 kWCHYB173 km/ha)
66 kWCJZC184 km/hb)
81 kWCJZDMG6196 km/hb)
Diesel engines
Engine powerECGearbox typeMaximum speed
55 kW
CYZB
MG5
173 km/h
CUSA
66 kWCUSB
184 km/h
DSG®7–c)
When the performance figures were measured, the vehicle was not fitted with any equipment that could reduce performance, e.g. a roof
carrier or mud flaps.
a) Maximum speed is reached in 5th gear.
b) Maximum speed is reached in 4th gear.
c) Figures were not available at time of publication.
Take care when driving in car parks with protruding kerbstones or bollards. Objects that protrude from the ground can damage the bumper
and other components when parking the vehicle.
Drive carefully through dips in the road, over driveways, ramps, kerbstones and other objects. Low-lying vehicle components such as the
bumper, spoiler and parts of the running gear, engine or exhaust system could be damaged.
NOTICE
Opening and closing
Vehicle key set

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intervals. The lamp will then light up without interruption for
approximately 30 seconds.
Fault in the locking system. Go
to a qualified workshop.
Fault in the locking system. Go to a qualified
workshop.
Description of the central locking system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
The central locking system enables you to lock or unlock all the doors, the tailgate and tank flap from one central point:
From outside the vehicle with the vehicle key  → Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside   .
From inside the vehicle with the central locking button  → Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside   .
Certain central locking functions can be activated or deactivated in the infotainment system using the button and the and
Opening and closing function buttons  → Menu and system settings (SETUP)   , or the vehicle can be taken to a qualified workshop.
The doors, the tailgate and the tank flap can be locked or unlocked manually if the vehicle key or central locking system fails  → Manual opening
and closing   .
Automatic locking (Auto Lock)
The vehicle may lock itself automatically at speeds of approximately 15 km/h (10 mph) and above  → Menu and system settings (SETUP)   . The
indicator lamp  in the central locking button will light up yellow when the vehicle is locked  → Fig. 28 .
Automatic unlocking (Auto Unlock)
In some cases, the vehicle automatically unlocks all doors and the tailgate. This will happen in any of the following situations  → Menu and system
settings (SETUP)   .
The vehicle is at a standstill and the vehicle key has been removed.
In vehicles with an automatic gearbox: the selector lever is in position P and the ignition has been switched off.
In an accident, when airbags have triggered  → Manual opening and closing   .
Automatic unlocking gives emergency response crew access to the vehicle.
If the buttons on the vehicle key  → Fig. 26  or  → Fig. 27  or one of the central locking buttons  → Fig. 28  are pressed repeatedly within a
short period of time, the central locking system will switch off briefly to prevent overloading. The vehicle is then unlocked for approximately 30
seconds. If the doors or the tailgate are not opened during this time the vehicle will lock again automatically.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside
Failure to observe the illuminated indicator lamps could lead to the vehicle being damaged.
NOTICE