Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: 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 ...
Other materials:
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 ...
