Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Introduction

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Hubcaps / 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

Using unsuitable hubcaps, or fitting them incorrectly, can cause accidents and serious injuries.

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

Remove the hubcaps carefully and fit them again properly so as to avoid damage to the vehicle.

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:

Cracking
Cracking is the term for shallow cracks in the sidewall of the tire. They run starting from the bulge in the direction of the tire shoulder. See Illustration for the mentioned components. Refer to → Fig. „“Components ...

Wheel, Balancing, Tire and Wheel Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking
Before beginning balancing, the following requirements must be fulfilled. The tire pressure must be OK. The tire profile must not be worn on one side. The tire profile must be at least 4 mm. ...

Changing bulbs in the front headlights (Xenon)
Fig. 181 Rear view of right-hand Xenon headlight: ① cornering light and ② turn signal First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The headlight needs to be removed in order to change a bulb. The actions should only be carried ...