Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Test after driving for 10 minutes
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Reconnect the tyre filler hose and check the tyre pressure on the tyre pressure display ⑥.
1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPA) and lower:
- Do not drive on! The tyre cannot be sealed adequately with the breakdown set.
- Seek expert assistance .
1.4 bar (20 psi / 140 kPA) and higher:
- Set the tyre pressure back to the correct value .
- Resume your journey to the nearest qualified workshop. Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
- Have the damaged tyre replaced at the workshop.
WARNING
- Do not carry on driving if the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPA) or lower.
- Seek expert assistance.
Sealing and inflating tyres
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Sealing a tyre
Unscrew the cap from the tyre valve.
Use the valve core extractor to screw the valve core out of the ...
Fuses
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Other materials:
Contents of the breakdown set
Fig. 171 The breakdown set
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The breakdown set is located underneath the floor covering in the luggage
compartment. It includes the following components :
Valve core extractor
Sticker with the maximum permitted
s ...
A/C Compressor without Magnetic Clutch
Caution
Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing
additives can cause damage or malfunctions in the
system.
Only use tools and materials approved by the
manufactu ...
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 ...
