Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Wheel cover
→ Wheel bolt caps
Additional information and warnings:
- Tyre monitoring system
- Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior
- Vehicle toolkit
- Changing a wheel
- Breakdown set
WARNING
- Incorrectly fitted hubcaps can become loose while the vehicle is in motion and endanger other road users.
- Do not use damaged hubcaps.
- Always ensure that the airflow to cool the brakes is not restricted or reduced. This also applies if hubcaps are retrofitted. If the airflow is not sufficient, the braking distance could increase significantly.
NOTICE
Hubcaps
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Wheel cover
Fig. 163 Removing press-on wheel
covers
Fig. 164 Removing bolted-on wheel
covers
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Removing and fitting press-on wheel ...
Other materials:
Side Wall Lettering, Standard Tire
Example: Continental ContiPremiumContact 2
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Size Designation
For example B. 205/55 R 16. Refer to
→ Anchor
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Position of Tread Wear Indicators (TWI)
3 -
Manufacturer (Tr ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Securing mounts, roof bars or load carrying system
→ Loading the load carrier system The roof of the vehicle has been designed
for optimum aerodynamic effect. Therefore, conventional mounts or other load carrier
sy ...
Wheel Balancing, Rim Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking
Mount the rim on the Balancing Machine.
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Use the Wheel Centering System Adapter -VAS5271-.
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Preload the Tire Dial Gauge approximately 2 mm.
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Turn the rim slowly.
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