Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Tires with Emergency Running Characteristics, SST (Self-Supporting Tire)

Run-Flat Tire, Overview of a PAX Tire

PAX tires involve specially developed system that exhibits the following differences in comparison to conventional tires: Pax Tires with Supporting R ...

Run-Flat Tire, General Information

Run-flat tires have a reinforced sidewall in comparison to standard tires. This reduces the tendency for the sidewall to roll when there is a loss of pressure and pre ...

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Hub Cap for Alloy Wheels with Open Threaded Connection, Removing and Installing
Removing The wheel is removed.   Note     Hold the cap secure -1- with the hammer. Installing   ...

Petrol
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Petrol types Vehicles with a petrol engine must be run on unleaded petrol in compliance with the European standard EN 228  . Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10% (E10) can be used for refuelling. Petrol types ...

Checklist
The following steps should always be carried out in the specified order before working in the engine compartment : Park the vehicle on a level and stable surface. Depress and hold the brake pedal until the engine has stopped. Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and p ...