Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: 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 information pertaining to rolling resistance (fuel efficiency), wet grip and external rolling noise be printed on a uniform EU tire label. The goal of this is to increase safety and ecological and economical road transport efficiency by using tires that are safer, quieter and use less fuel. |
| The new EU tire label contains concrete information for seven classes from A to G. |
| There are 3 different categories: |
| 1 - | Rolling Resistance |
| Explanations. Refer to → Anchor. |
| 2 - | Wet Grip |
| Explanations. Refer to → Anchor. |
| 3 - | Noise Emission |
| Explanations. Refer to → Anchor. |
EU Tire Label
...
EU Tire Label, Goals
To reduce fuel usage
To improve road safety
To reduce traffic noise
The EU Tire Label Provi ...
Other materials:
Tires, Storing
Storage Room
Tire storage must be:
Dark,
Dry,
Cool and
Ventilated
...
Possible Concerns
Note
The A/C system is functioning correctly when the air flowing
from the instrument panel vents has a temperature of 70C
or lower.
Setting on Climatronic “LO”.
Setting on A/C system ...
Checking with Expansion Valve and Receiver/Dryer, with Internally Regulated
A/C Compressor
Note
Connecting service station. Refer to
→ Chapter „Connecting Service Station“.
Observe test requirements. Refer to
→ Chapter „Pressures, Checking“.
–
...
