Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Disintegrated Tread

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Tires with Torn-Out Tread

Such damage usually develops over a longer period of time. If an already damaged tire is exposed to high stress, the centrifugal force at higher speeds can tear components off the tire.

Illustration shows a tire with torn-out tread due to driving with insufficient tire pressure.

Disintegrated Tread

Foreign Object Damage

Driving over hard, pointed objects like nails, screws and the like can pierce the tire. This always leads to tire damage. ...

Tires, Damage from Low Tire Pressure

The most common causes of failure are small external damage, a defective valve or a leaky rim due to corrosion or damage. ...

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Service Charging with Battery Charger -VAS5900
Special tools and workshop equipment required Battery Charger -VAS5900- WARNING Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety Precautions. Refer to → ...

Replacing the battery
Fig. 21 Vehicle key: opening the battery case cover Fig. 22 Vehicle key: removing the battery First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Volkswagen recommends having the battery changed at a Volkswagen dealership or by a qualified workshop. The battery is l ...

Trailer Socket
Connect the trailer socket to the vehicle electrical system of the vehicle pulling the trailer according to the manufacturer instructions. Refer to the applicable wiring diagrams or manufacturer installation instructions when installing ...