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:

Battery with Visual Indicator, Standard
This is a maintenance-free battery with liquid electrolyte (wet battery).   WARNING Do not check or charge batteries that have a visual indicator that is bright yellow. Jump starting must ...

Maintenance Test, Performing
  WARNING Do not check or charge batteries that have a visual indicator that is bright yellow. Jump starting must not be used! There is a risk of explosion during testing, cha ...

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 ...