Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Checklist
In the event of a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from the flow of traffic.
Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .
Automatic gearbox: move the selector lever to position P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_0 .
Manual gearbox: select a gear Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .
Ensure that all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle and go straight to a safe place, e.g. behind the safety barrier.
Chock the wheel opposite the wheel being worked on with a stone or a similar object.
When towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly.
Remove any items of luggage from the luggage compartment.
Remove the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel and vehicle toolkit from the luggage compartment.
Remove the hubcaps Hubcaps Hubcaps .
The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for changing the wheel :
WARNING
- Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.
Preparations for changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings ...
Wheel bolts
Fig. 166 Changing a wheel:
loosening the wheel bolts
Fig. 167 Changing a wheel:
anti-theft bolt and adapter
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Only the ...
Other materials:
Service and disposal of belt tensioners
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Seat belts may become damaged during any work on the belt tensioners or while
removing or refitting any vehicle parts in conjunction with any other repair work.
This damage will not always be noticeable. The consequence m ...
Run-Flat Tire, Seal Inside-Technology
The vehicle can be equipped with run-flat tires as an
option.
The Seal Inside technology is a system that allows the
vehicle to continue driving even if the tire has been punctured
by a nail or screw: a protective coating on the in ...
Important Information when Working with the A/C Service Station
Caution
If it is suspected that chemicals were added to the
refrigerant circuit to seal leaks, do not connect the
A/C service station and do not extract the refrigerant.
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