Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Flat Spots, Correcting

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment / Handling Problems / Flat Spots, Correcting

Flat spots cannot be removed from tires with workshop equipment.

Such flat spots can be "driven out" only by driving the car until the tires are warm.

We do not recommend the following method during cold or winter weather.

Requirements/Conditions

–	Check the tire pressure and correct, if necessary.

–	If possible, drive the vehicle on an expressway.

–	If the traffic and road conditions permit, drive at a speed of 120 km/h to 150 km/h (74.56 to 93.2 mph) for a distance of 20 to 30 km.

WARNING

Do not endanger yourself or other persons during this road test.

Follow all traffic regulations and speed limits when performing the road test.

–	Lift the vehicle immediately after the performing the road test.

–	Remove the wheels from the vehicle.

–	Balance the wheels on the stationary balancing machine. Refer to → Chapter „Wheel, Balancing“.

Vibration, Vibration Control System

Expanded functions can be performed using Hunter RFT33VAG Road Force Touch™ Wheel Balancer -VAS6230B4- in addition to the previously known balancers. ...

Tires, Evaluating

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Other materials:

Drink holders in the centre console
Fig. 102 In the front centre console: drink holders Fig. 103 Drink holder in the rear centre console: folding out the drink holder First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Opening and closing the rear drink holder To open, fold the drink holder down in the ...

Using a child seat on the rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings When fitting a child seat to a rear seat, the position of the front seat must be adjusted to ensure that the child has sufficient space. Adjust the front seat according to the size of the child seat and child. Ensure that ...

Checking the electrolyte level of the vehicle battery
Fig. 141 In the engine compartment: removing the vehicle battery cover First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe electrolyte level of the vehicle battery should be checked regularly in high-mileage vehicles, in hot countries and in older vehicle batteries. ...