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How to install the blind spot detection system on Volkswagen Polo

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

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In this video, we will see how to install the blind spot detection system on a Volkswagen Polo MK5. The system we found differs slightly from the one installed by our friendly YouTuber, as it requires changing the mirror glass, which features a red triangle that lights up when a vehicle is in the blind spot.

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The installation is quite simple: it involves placing a sensor at the rear of the vehicle, near the parking sensor, and a receiver inside the car, close to the exterior mirror. This will detect vehicles that you cannot see in the mirror and will alert you clearly.


Updated on 30 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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