Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Flat Spots, Correcting
| Flat spots cannot be removed from tires with workshop
equipment. |
| Such flat spots can be "driven out" only by driving the car
until the tires are warm. |
| We do not recommend the following method during cold or
winter weather. |
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Check the tire pressure and correct, if necessary. |
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If possible, drive the vehicle on an expressway. |
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If the traffic and road conditions permit, drive at a speed
of 120 km/h to 150 km/h (74.56 to 93.2 mph) for a distance of 20
to 30 km. |
WARNING
| Do not endanger yourself or other persons during
this road test. |
| Follow all traffic regulations and speed limits when
performing the road test. |
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Lift the vehicle immediately after the performing the road
test. |
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Remove the wheels from the vehicle. |
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Balance the wheels on the stationary balancing machine.
Refer to
→ Chapter „Wheel, Balancing“. |
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Expanded functions can be performed using Hunter RFT33VAG
Road Force Touch™ Wheel Balancer -VAS6230B4- in addition to the
previously known balancers.
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Other materials:
Bag hook
Fig. 89 In the luggage compartment: bag
hook
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Bag hooks can be found to the left and right in the luggage compartment. Light
shopping bags can be secured here .
WARNING
Never use the bag hooks as fastening rings for s ...
Cleaning wheels
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsCleaning steel wheels
An industrial cleaner is needed to remove accumulated brake dust. Steel wheels
should therefore be cleaned regularly with a separate sponge.
Any damage to the paint on steel wheels should be touched u ...
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe
the following actions in the specified order :
Find a firm and level surface
suitable for lifting the vehicle.
Stop the engine, select a gear on a
manual gearbox or in case of automatic gearbox, move the selector lever ...
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