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

...

Other materials:

Overview of the menu structure
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings MFD (multifunction display) Driving time Current fuel consumption (Curr. fuel con.) Average fuel consumption (Av. consumption) Fuel range Distance Average speed Digital speed display Digital oil ...

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: → Opening and closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof → Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof – function → Roll-back function of the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof Ad ...

Extraction and Charging System Safety Regulations
Make sure the shut-off valves are closed before connecting the charging system to the air conditioning system. Make sure the process is finished before disconnecting the charging system from the A/C system. This prevents any refrig ...