Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Run-Flat Tire PAX
WARNING
| Run-flat tires must be replaced after they have gone
flat. |
| Pay close attention to the installation
instructions. Refer to
→ Chapter „Tires, Mounting“. |
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The wheel must be inspected before mounting, as with
conventional wheel and tire systems. |
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Check the rim for damage after a flat tire (true running,
axial run-out, other damage) because the rim could be damaged in
an emergency by driving through a pothole. Refer to
→ Chapter „Wheel, Mounting“. |
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A damaged rim should be replaced. |
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Caution
Using run-flat tires on vehicles is permitted only
if the run-flat tire is supplied with the vehicle either
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Storage Room
Tire storage must be:
Dark,
Dry,
Cool and
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Other materials:
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 ...
Masking or switching over headlights for driving abroad (travel mode)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
If you have to drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country,
or vice versa, the asymmetric dipped beam headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic.
Therefore, the headlights must be masked or switched over if ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamp
→ Information on changing bulbs
→ Removing and installing the headlights
→ Changing bulbs in the front headlights (halogen H4)
→ Changing bulbs in the front headlights (halo ...
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