Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Changing a wheel / Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Preparations for changing a wheel
→ Wheel bolts
→ Lifting the vehicle with the jack
→ Changing a wheel
→ After changing a wheel

Some models are delivered without a factory-fitted jack or box spanner. If this is the case, the wheel should be changed by a qualified workshop.

The vehicle jack supplied with the vehicle is only designed for changing a wheel when one vehicle tyre is damaged and has to be replaced. Seek expert assistance if both tyres on one side of the vehicle, both tyres on one axle, or all tyres are damaged.

Only change the wheel yourself when the car is parked in a safe place, you are familiar with the necessary steps and safety procedures and you have access to all the correct tools. Seek expert assistance if this is not the case.

Additional information and warnings:

Exterior views

Vehicle key set

Wheels and tyres

In an emergency

Vehicle toolkit

Hubcaps

WARNING

Changing a wheel can be dangerous, especially when carried out at the side of a road. Please note the following steps in order to reduce the risk of serious injuries:

Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so. Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic in order to carry out the wheel change.

All passengers and children in particular must be at a safe distance and away from your area of work during the wheel change.

Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users.

Make sure that the ground is flat and firm. If necessary use a large, strong board or similar support for the vehicle jack.

Only change the wheel yourself if you feel confident carrying out the procedure. If not, seek expert assistance.

Always use suitable and undamaged tools to change the wheel.

Always switch off the engine, firmly apply the handbrake and move the selector lever to position P or select a gear on a manual gearbox in order to reduce the risk of unintended vehicle movement.

The wheel bolt tightening torque should be checked with a torque wrench immediately after changing a wheel.

Changing a wheel

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Preparations for changing a wheel

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