Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: After changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
- Clean the tools as necessary and place them back in the toolbox in the luggage compartment .
- Stow the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or the removed wheel safely in the luggage compartment.
- The tightening torque of the wheel bolts should be checked immediately with a torque wrench .
- The damaged wheel should be replaced as soon as possible.
In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system may have to re-learn if new tyres are fitted .
Changing a wheel
Fig. 170 Changing the wheel:
removing the wheel bolts with the screwdriver handle
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Removing the wheel
Read the checkli ...
Breakdown set
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Other materials:
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Contents of the breakdown set
→ Preparation
→ Sealing and inflating tyres
→ Test after driving for 10 minutes
You can use the breakdown set (tyre mobility set) to safely seal any tyre
damage cau ...
Diagonal Washouts
Diagonal wear spots on tires
Diagonal wear spots run at an angle of approximately 45°
with respect to the plane of circumference.
They usually occur once, but may also occur several times
along the tire circumference.
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Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 41 Adjusting the steering wheel position
mechanically
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Adjust the steering wheel position before setting off and only when the vehicle
is stationary.
Push down the lever .
Adjust the steering wheel so th ...
