Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Wheel cover
→ Wheel bolt caps
Additional information and warnings:
- Tyre monitoring system
- Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior
- Vehicle toolkit
- Changing a wheel
- Breakdown set
WARNING
- Incorrectly fitted hubcaps can become loose while the vehicle is in motion and endanger other road users.
- Do not use damaged hubcaps.
- Always ensure that the airflow to cool the brakes is not restricted or reduced. This also applies if hubcaps are retrofitted. If the airflow is not sufficient, the braking distance could increase significantly.
NOTICE
Hubcaps
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Wheel cover
Fig. 163 Removing press-on wheel
covers
Fig. 164 Removing bolted-on wheel
covers
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Removing and fitting press-on wheel ...
Other materials:
Tires with Rim Protector
The tire industry produces tires with rim protector for
light alloy wheels (rim protector). The rim protector prevents
damage to the light alloy wheels caused by contact with curbs.
Using tires with rim protector on steel wheels with wheel
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Working on Airbag System
WARNING
When working on the airbag system (pyrotechnic
components, Airbag Control Module -J234-, wiring), the
ground cable must be disconnected with the ignition
switched on.
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Special Connector Systems
Note
If necessary, housing securing mechanisms (secondary locks)
must be released or removed using specified tool before
releasing the contacts. Refer to
→ Chapter „Secondary Lock“.
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