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Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Preparations for changing a wheel

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Changing a wheel / Preparations for changing a wheel

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → Preparations for changing a wheel  → Wheel bolts  → Lifting the vehicle with the jack  → Changing a w ...

Checklist
The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for changing the wheel : In the event of a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a s ...

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Tread depth and wear indicators
Fig. 147 Tyre tread: wear indicators First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsTread depth Difficult driving situations demand the deepest possible tread depth for the tyres and the same tread depth for the tyres on the front and rear axles. This applies in pa ...

Notes on tow-starting
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Vehicles should not be tow-started wherever possible. Use jump leads to start the engine instead . For technical reasons, the following vehicles cannot be tow-started: Vehicles with an automatic gearbox. If ...

Vehicle lifting points
Fig. 150 Lifting points at front for the lifting platform or vehicle jack Fig. 151 Lifting points at rear for the lifting platform or vehicle jack First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe vehicle may only be lifted at the points shown in the illustration ...

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