Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Increasing Temperature Due To Low Tire Pressure
| The diagram shows the temperature behavior of a tire at
speed of 180 km/h (111.84 mph). |
| A - |
Normal range: when maintaining the specified tire pressure,
the temperature remains stable. |
| B - |
Danger zone: when the air pressure is 0.3 bar (4.35 psi)
below specification, the temperature rises to above 120 °C (248
°F) at higher speeds. |
| C - |
Critical temperature limit: The tire defect is triggered. |
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Driving time in minutes |
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Note the following regarding AWD vehicles:
Only tires having the same size and are manufactured by the
same manufacturer and have the same prof ...
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Inspecting Tires
Because tire damage can have serious consequences, the
technician and the driver should regularly check the tires, as
it is the best form of early problem recognition.
Pre-damaged tires cannot withstand driving situations like
high vehic ...
Seat belt protection
Fig. 49 Driver restrained by a properly
positioned seat belt during a sudden braking manoeuvre
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Correctly fastened seat belts can make a major difference. When fastened properly,
seat belts hold the vehicle occupants in ...
Current Draw Test
WARNING
Batteries that have a light yellow visual indicator
do not have to be tested or charged. Jump starting must
not be used!
There is a risk of explosion during testing,
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