Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: 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 vehicle speed, long driving distance, sporty driving style
and similar situations. |
| Damage can occur from various causes: |
| Driving with low tire pressure |
| Mistakes during tire mounting |
WARNING
| As soon as a safety risk cannot be ruled out, the
tire must be replaced. |
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| Pay special attention to the following criteria when
examining the tire: |
| Surface erosion or marbling on the inner side (pressure was
too low or insufficient for the load) |
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| detached rubber or loose cords |
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| Exposed or deformed bead bundle |
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| Damage to tire bead with visible cords |
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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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Bundle broken during tire inflation.
Modern radial car tires are mounted only on safety rims.
These have a hu ...
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Checklist
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related
legislation apply that may differ form the construction of the vehicle, Volkswagen
recommends that you visit your Volkswagen dealership before travelling abroad
to find out about any legal requirements and the following is ...
Interior mirror
Fig. 78 Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
Fig. 79 Automatic anti-dazzle interior
mirror
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The driver must adjust the interior mirror so that they can see clearly through
the rear window.
The driver’s rear view may ...
Refrigerant Circuit with Expansion Valve
A-Low pressure side of refrigerant circuit.
B-High pressure side of refrigerant circuit.
Component
Aggregate State of Refrigerant
Pressure bar (psi) Positive Pressure
Temperature
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Tires, Damage from Low Tire Pressure
Mounting Damage