Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Run-Flat Tire PAX
WARNING
| Run-flat tires must be replaced after they have gone
flat. |
| Pay close attention to the installation
instructions. Refer to
→ Chapter „Tires, Mounting“. |
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The wheel must be inspected before mounting, as with
conventional wheel and tire systems. |
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Check the rim for damage after a flat tire (true running,
axial run-out, other damage) because the rim could be damaged in
an emergency by driving through a pothole. Refer to
→ Chapter „Wheel, Mounting“. |
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A damaged rim should be replaced. |
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Caution
Using run-flat tires on vehicles is permitted only
if the run-flat tire is supplied with the vehicle either
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Storage Room
Tire storage must be:
Dark,
Dry,
Cool and
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Other materials:
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Handling wheels and tyres
→ Rims
→ New wheels and tyres
→ Tyre pressure
→ Tread depth and wear indicators
→ Tyre damage
→ Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
â ...
Contact Housings, Repairing Wire Terminals
Note
For technical reasons, the contact housing for the wire
terminals can be supplied only with the contacts pushed in.
These contacts can be removed at every other contact housing ...
Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings 
Lit up
Possible cause  
Solution
Handbrake is applied.
Release the handbrake   .
Brake system fault.
Do not drive on!
Obtain profe ...
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