Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: EU Tire Label, Goals

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To reduce fuel usage

To improve road safety

To reduce traffic noise

The EU Tire Label Provides the End-User with Information About the Tire's Most Important Properties. However, it Does Not Provide All Critical Safety Criteria.

Explaining additional tire properties can exert a sustained influence on the purchasing decision.

The customer should be made aware of the limited reliability of the label regarding tire properties. For example, the label says nothing about the winter properties on winter tires.

Tire tests remain important sources of information for dealers and end-users.

The tires test check many other performance factors, including the following:

Aquaplaning properties

Driving stability

Steering precision

Service life

Braking properties

Performance under winter conditions

EU Tire Label, Short Overview

Starting on 11/1/2012, tire manufacturers must comply with the new EU Regulation (EG) 1222/2009 (Tire Labeling Regulation). The Tire Labeling Regulation requires that informati ...

EU Tire Label, Categories

Rolling Resistance. Refer to → Anchor Wet Grip. Refer to → Anchor Noise Emission. Refer to & ...

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Securing child seats with the top tether
Fig. 65 Retaining ring for top tether in the stowage area behind the rear seats Fig. 66 Top tether hooked over into the luggage compartment First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Observe the child seat manufacturer's instructions when fitting or removin ...

Contents of the breakdown set
Fig. 171 The breakdown set First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The breakdown set is located underneath the floor covering in the luggage compartment. It includes the following components : Valve core extractor Sticker with the maximum permitted s ...

Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
Fig. 124 In the stowage compartment on the front passenger side: button for the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator uses data from the ABS sensors and other functions to check the speed of rot ...