Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Breakdown set

After changing a wheel

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Clean the tools as necessary and place them back in the toolbox in the luggage compartment . Stow the spare whee ...

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → Contents of the breakdown set  → Preparation  → Sealing and inflating tyres  → Test after driving for ...

Other materials:

Fold Corrosion Servicing Notes
Corrosion on the Fold Edges, for Instance on the Hood, Door or also the Rear Lid –  Remove the corroded areas with → Chapter „Pneumatic Brush Grinder Set -VAS6446-“ or → Chapter „Brush Grinder Set ...

Single Wire Seals, Installing
  Note Single wire seals prevent the penetration of water and dirt into the contact housing. They are installed, for example, in the engine compartment and must be reinstalled after a repair. Single wire seal is crimpe ...

Wear Spots
Wear spots are caused by a hard stop with locked wheels whereby the rubber compound is abraded from the contact patch. When the tires slide across the road surface, frictional heat is generated which reduces the abrasion resistance on the ...