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:
Switching the TCS on and off
Fig. 116 In the centre console: button
for switching the TCS on and off manually
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The electronic stability control (ESC) only
functions when the engine is running. It consists of ABS, EDL and TCS.
When the engine is r ...
Overview of the front passenger side
Fig. 9 Overview of the front passenger
side (left-hand drive vehicles). The controls are mirrored in right-hand drive
vehicles
Key for :
Vent
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Location of front passenger front airbag
in the dash panel
Key-operated switch in the stowage
compartment for switch ...
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.
Separation of Carcass and Rubber
Strong heating due to driving w ...
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Vibration, Vibration Control System