Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Disintegrated Tread

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Tires with Torn-Out Tread

Such damage usually develops over a longer period of time. If an already damaged tire is exposed to high stress, the centrifugal force at higher speeds can tear components off the tire.

Illustration shows a tire with torn-out tread due to driving with insufficient tire pressure.

Disintegrated Tread

Foreign Object Damage

Driving over hard, pointed objects like nails, screws and the like can pierce the tire. This always leads to tire damage. ...

Tires, Damage from Low Tire Pressure

The most common causes of failure are small external damage, a defective valve or a leaky rim due to corrosion or damage. ...

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Replacing the battery
Fig. 21 Vehicle key: opening the battery case cover Fig. 22 Vehicle key: removing the battery First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Volkswagen recommends having the battery changed at a Volkswagen dealership or by a qualified workshop. The battery is l ...

Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Lit up Possible cause Cruise control system (CCS) is controlling the speed. Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check whe ...

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: → Warning and indicator lamps → Information on steering Additional information and warnings: Starting and stopping the engine Battery Tow-starting and towing WARNING The steeri ...