Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Contents of the breakdown set
Fig. 171 The breakdown set
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The breakdown set is located underneath the floor covering in the luggage compartment. It includes the following components :
Valve core extractor 
Sticker with the maximum permitted
speed max. 80 km/h or max. 50 mph 
Filler hose with plug 
Air compressor 
Tyre filler hose 
Tyre pressure display1)
Air bleed screw2) 
On/off switch 
12-volt plug 
Tyre filler bottle with sealant1)
Spare valve core
There is a slot on the lower end of the valve insert extractor ① for the valve insert. This is required for extracting and fitting the tyre valve. This also applies to the spare valve core ⑪.
1) Could also be integrated in the compressor.
2) This function may be carried out by a button in the compressor instead.
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
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Preparation
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings ...
Other materials:
Preserving Wax
Definition:
Preserving Wax -AKR 321 M15 4-
Preserving Wax -AKR 321 M16 10-
Edition 04/2009
Product Description
Preserving Wax -AKR 321 M15 4- and Prese ...
Fitting the removable ball coupling
Fig. 91 Overview: removable ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The removable ball coupling is located under the luggage compartment floor with
the vehicle toolkit.
Key for :
Cap
Ball coupling
Retaining balls
Catch for locking ...
Heel and Toe Wear
Heel-and-toe wear is step-like wear of individual tread
blocks, due to which an increased rolling noise can develop. The
heel-and-toe wear is caused by the uneven distortion of the
tread blocks in the contact patch. Heel-and-toe wear appears in
more extr ...
