Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: 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. |
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Check the tire pressure and correct, if necessary. |
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If possible, drive the vehicle on an expressway. |
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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. |
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Lift the vehicle immediately after the performing the road
test. |
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Remove the wheels from the vehicle. |
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Balance the wheels on the stationary balancing machine.
Refer to
→ Chapter „Wheel, Balancing“. |
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Expanded functions can be performed using Hunter RFT33VAG
Road Force Touch™ Wheel Balancer -VAS6230B4- in addition to the
previously known balancers.
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Other materials:
Valve, Removing and Installing, Rubber Valve
Make sure wheel rim is clean.
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Using the Valve Fitting Tool Valve Fitting Tool -VAS6459--1-,
insert a new tire valve.
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Remove the valve insert.
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Battery Test, Performing using Battery Tester -VAS6161
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Battery Tester -VAS6161-
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety
Precautions. Refer to
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SAFELOCK mechanism
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have a SAFELOCK mechanism
and an anti-theft alarm .
Function
Action
Locking the vehicle and activating the SAFELOCK mechanis ...
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