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How to open the front hood of the Volkswagen Polo V

Model: Volkswagen Polo 6R, MK V, Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5 - Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

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Today we will explain how to open the front hood of the Volkswagen Polo V. Before opening the front hood, make sure to park the vehicle on a flat surface only after turning off the engine and waiting about 10 minutes to open the hood safely. To open the hood, we need to lift the opening lever located under the steering wheel, we will already notice from inside the vehicle that the hood will lift slightly.

Stand in front of the hood, insert your hand inside and move the internal lever and then fully open the hood. To keep the hood open, position the locking rod.


Posted on 24 September 2025 by ScegliAuto


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