headlights VOLKSWAGEN POLO 2015 Owner´s Manual

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Fig. 2 Overview of the front of the vehicle
Key to  → Fig. 2 :
Windscreen with:
- Windscreen wipers  → Windscreen wipers and washer  
- Interior mirror  → Mirrors  
- Rain/light sensor on the mirror base  → Windscreen wipers and washer  
- Automatic headlight control  → Lights  
Bonnet release lever  → Preparation for working in the engine compartment  
Headlights (on both left and right)  → Lights    → Changing a bulb  
Headlight washer system (on both left and right)  → Windscreen wipers and washer  
Front ParkPilot sensors (on both left and right)  → ParkPilot  
Fog lights and static cornering light (on both left and right)  → Lights    → Changing a bulb  
Mounting for the front towing eye behind a cover  → Tow-starting and towing  
Radar sensor for:
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  → Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  
- Area monitoring system (Front Assist)  → Area monitoring system (Front Assist)  
Rear view

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Light switch   → Lights  
- Daytime running lights or daytime headlights
- Automatic headlight control
- Side light and dipped beam headlights , 
- Fog lights , 
Headlight range control  → Lights  
Vent  –  –   → Heating, ventilating, cooling  
Lever  → Lights  
- For main beam headlights
- For dipped beam headlights
- For headlight flasher x
- For turn signal
- For parking lights
- With buttons for operating the cruise control system (CCS)  –   –  , 
 –  –   → Cruise Control System (CCS)   .
Instrument cluster:
- Instruments  → Instruments 
- Display  → Instruments 
- Warning and indicator lamps  → Warning and indicator lamps  
Lever for windscreen wipers and washers  → Windscreen wipers and washer  
- Windscreen wiper  – 
- Interval wipe for the windscreen
- Length of intervals or sensitivity of the rain/light sensor
- Windscreen wiper switched off
- Flick wipe x
- Windscreen wipers
- Wash and wipe system for the windscreen
- Rear wiper 
- Wash and wipe system for the rear window
- Control lever with buttons for operating the Volkswagen information system and the infotainment system , 
 → Volkswagen information system    → Infotainment system 
Controls on the multifunction steering wheel  → Volkswagen information system  
- Buttons for operating the cruise control system (CCS) ,  ,  ,   –   –   → Cruise Control
System (CCS)  

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Driver assistance
Front Assist (area monitoring
system)
The following systems can be activated or deactivated:
– Area monitoring system,
– Advance warning,
– Distance warning display.
 → Area
monitoring system
(Front Assist)  
Driver Alert SystemActivation or deactivation of the Driver Alert System.
 → Driver Alert
System
(recommendation
for rest breaks)  
Parking/manoeuvring,ParkPilot
Activation or deactivation of automatic activation of the
ParkPilot.
 → ParkPilot  The following functions can be set:
– Front and rear volume,
– Front and rear tone,
– Audio volume reduction.
Lights
Light Assist
The following systems can be activated or deactivated:
– Automatic dipped headlights (when raining),
– Lane change flash.
 → Lights  
The following functions can be set:
– Switch-on time for automatic headlight control,
– Travel mode (right-hand or left-hand drive).
Interior lightingSetting the instrument and switch lighting
Coming Home/Leaving Home
function
The following functions can be set:
– Duration that the Coming Home function is switched on,
– Duration that the Leaving Home function is switched on,
Mirror and wipers
MirrorsActivating and deactivating the folding-in function when
parking. → Mirrors  
Wipers
The following systems can be activated or deactivated:
– Automatic wipe function when raining,
– Rear window wipers in reverse gear.
 → Windscreen
wipers and
washer  
Opening/closingCentral locking
Setting door unlocking. → Central locking
system  Activation or deactivation of automatic locking.
Instrument cluster–
The following systems can be activated or deactivated:
– Current fuel consumption,
– Average fuel consumption,
– Top-up volume,
– Convenience consumers,
– Eco tips,
– Travel time,
– Distance,
– Average speed,
– Digital speed display,
– Speed warning function,
– Oil temperature.
 → Volkswagen
information
system  
The following data can be reset:
– Driving data since start,
– Driving data long-term.
The following functions can be set:
– Clock time source (manual, GPS),
– Time,

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Make sure that you are able to operate the pedals freely at all times.
Secure any children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint system suitable for their weight and size Child seats Child seat ISOFIX see
Child seat Top tether see Child seat .
Adjust the front seats, head restraints and mirrors properly in accordance with the size of the occupants Adjusting the seat position
Sitting .
Wear shoes that provide good grip for your feet when using the pedals.
The floor mat in the footwell on the driver side must leave the pedal area free and must be securely fastened.
Assume a correct sitting position before setting off and maintain this position while driving. This also applies to all passengers Adjusting
the seat position Sitting .
Fasten your seat belt correctly before setting off and keep it properly fastened throughout the journey. This also applies to all
passengers Seat belts Seat belts .
Each vehicle occupant must sit in a seat of their own and must have their own seat belt.
Never drive if your driving ability is impaired, e.g. by medication, alcohol or drugs.
Do not allow yourself to be distracted from the traffic, e.g. by passengers, telephone calls, opening menus and making adjustments to
settings.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
Observe traffic regulations and speed limits.
When travelling long distances, stop and take a break regularly – at least every 2 hours.
Secure animals in the vehicle using a system that is suitable for their weight and size.
Does the vehicle need any technical modifications for driving abroad, e.g. masking or switching the headlights over?
Are the necessary tools, diagnostic equipment and spare parts available for service and repair work?
Are there any Volkswagen dealerships in the destination country?
For petrol engines: is unleaded petrol with the correct octane number available?
Regular servicing of your vehicle not only maintains its value, it also ensures that your vehicle remains roadworthy and in working order.
Servicing work should therefore be carried out in accordance with the service schedule. Some work may have to be carried out before the due
date of the next service if the vehicle is subjected to severe operating conditions. Severe operating conditions are, for example, frequent stop and
go driving, frequent driving with a trailer and driving in areas with high levels of dust. Further information can be obtained from your Volkswagen
dealership or qualified workshop.
Driving abroad
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Checklist
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related legislation apply that may differ form the construction of the vehicle,
Volkswagen recommends that you visit your Volkswagen dealership before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the
following issues at your destination:
Always observe current traffic regulations and speed limits, and think ahead when driving. Correct interpretation of a driving situation can make
the difference between reaching your destination safely and having an accident with serious injuries.
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