Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Handling wheels and tyres
→ Rims
→ New wheels and tyres
→ Tyre pressure
→ Tread depth and wear indicators
→ Tyre damage
→ Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
→ Tyre lettering
→ Winter tyres
→ Snow chains
Volkswagen recommends that work on tyres and wheels is carried out by a qualified
workshop. They are familiar with the procedure and have the necessary special tools
and spare parts and the proper facilities for disposing of the old tyres. Volkswagen
recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Additional information and warnings:
- Braking, stopping and parking
- Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior
WARNING
New tyres or tyres which are old, worn down or damaged cannot provide full levels
of vehicle control and braking power.
- Incorrect handling of wheels and tyres can reduce vehicle safety and cause
accidents and serious injuries.
- All four wheels must be fitted with radial tyres of the same type, size
(rolling circumference) and the same tread.
- New tyres will have to be run in as they will initially have reduced grip
and braking effect. Drive particularly carefully for the first 600 km in order
to prevent accidents and serious injury.
- Check tyre pressures regularly and always keep to the specified tyre pressure
value. If the tyre pressure is too low, it is possible that the tyre temperature
will increase to such an extent that the tread peels off and the tyre bursts.
- Never drive with worn tyres or tyres that are damaged (cuts, cracks or blisters).
Driving with tyres in this condition can result in blown tyres, accidents and
serious injuries. Worn or damaged tyres must be replaced as soon as possible.
- Never exceed the top speed and load permitted for the fitted tyres.
- The effectiveness of the driver assist systems and brake support systems
depends on the tyre grip.
- If you notice unusual vibrations or if the vehicle pulls to one side when
driving, stop the car immediately and check the wheels and tyres for damage.
- In order to reduce the risk of losing control of the vehicle, and the risk
of accident and serious injury, never loosen the bolts on rims with bolted on
rim rings.
- Do not use wheels or tyres if you do not know their history. Used wheels
and tyres could be damaged, even if the damage is not visible.
- Even if they have not been used, old tyres can suddenly lose pressure or
burst, especially at high speeds, and thus cause accidents and serious injuries.
Avoid using tyres that are more than six years old. If you have no alternative,
drive slowly and with extra care at all times.
For technical reasons, it is not generally possible to use the wheels from other
vehicles. This can also apply to wheels of the same vehicle type. Refer to the vehicle
documentation and ask a Volkswagen dealership if necessary.
Fig. 145 Diagram showing how to swap wheels
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe tyres are the most used and most underestimated parts
of a vehicle. Tyres ...
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamp
→ Using the cruise control system
The cruise control system (CCS) helps to maintain an individual set speed at
forward speeds of approx. 20 km/h (12 mph) and higher.
The CCS only slows the veh ...
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