Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Checklist
If you get 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.
Switch on the hazard warning lights and position the warning triangle In an emergency Emergency . Observe any legal requirements.
Check whether the puncture can be repaired with the breakdown set Breakdown set When not to use_2 The tyre sealant must not be used:.
When towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly.
Remove any items of luggage from the luggage compartment.
Take the breakdown set out of the luggage compartment.
Take the sticker ② from the breakdown set and stick it on the dash panel within the driver's field of vision.
Do not remove foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) from the tyre.
The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for filling a tyre :
WARNING
- Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.
Preparation
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings ...
Sealing and inflating tyres
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Sealing a tyre
Unscrew the cap from the tyre valve.
Use the valve core extractor to screw the valve core out of the ...
Other materials:
Smooth Tube, Repairing
A new repair concept has been developed for repairing washer
system hoses. Various individual hose connectors, adapters,
Ethylene Propylene Diene Methylene (EPDM) rubber hoses and
shrink tubing will be offered as replacement parts.
Smoot ...
Vehicle-specific weight ratings
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these data. All
data in this manual apply to the basic model. The vehicle data sticker in the service
schedule and the official vehicle documents show which ...
Cracking
Cracking is the term for shallow cracks in the sidewall of
the tire.
They run starting from the bulge in the direction of the
tire shoulder. See Illustration for the mentioned components.
Refer to
→ Fig. „“Components ...
