Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Wheel bolt caps
Fig. 165 Removing the wheel bolt caps
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
- Take the wire hook from the vehicle toolkit .
- Insert the hook through the opening in the cap and pull off in the direction of the arrow.
The caps protect the wheel bolts and must be replaced after changing the tyre.
The anti-theft wheel bolt has a separate cap. It only fits onto the anti-theft wheel bolts and not onto conventional wheel bolts.
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 ...
Changing a wheel
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Other materials:
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe
the following actions in the specified order :
Stop the vehicle at a safe distance
away from moving traffic and on a suitable surface .
Switch on the hazard warning lights
using the button .
Apply the handbrake ...
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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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ An economic driving style
→ Driving in a fuel-efficient manner
Fuel consumption, environmental impact and wear on the engine, brakes and tyres
depend largely on three factors:
Personal driving style.
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