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: |
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To reduce fuel usage
To improve road safety
To reduce traffic noise
The EU Tire Label Provi ...
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamps
→ Information on steering
Additional information and warnings:
Starting and stopping the engine
Battery
Tow-starting and towing
WARNING
The steeri ...
EU Type Approval Number, Sales Code and Sales or Trade Name
The Additional Descriptions Only Apply to VW Vehicles.
Since 01/01/1998, all passenger vehicles licensed for road use
within the European Union must possess type approval according to EU
guidelines . Vehicles licensed for road use with single-vehicle approval
accordin ...
Cleaning and caring for the dash panel, wooden trims and plastic parts
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Moisten a clean, lint-free cloth with water and clean the parts.
Treat plastic parts inside and outside the vehicle and the dash panel
with a special solvent-free plastic cleaning and care product
that has been a ...
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