Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Side Wall Lettering, Standard Tire
Example: Continental ContiPremiumContact 2 |
For example B. 205/55 R 16. Refer to
→ Anchor |
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Position of Tread Wear Indicators (TWI) |
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Manufacturer (Trade Name) |
Radial - radially-oriented fibers in carcass |
Tubeless - Identifier for tubeless tires |
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Load Index/Speed Rating |
For example 91. Refer to
→ Anchor |
For example H. Refer to
→ Anchor |
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Specified Direction of Travel of Tire/Assembly Tool |
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Maximum Permissible Load |
Specifications for North America only |
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Maximum Permissible Tire Pressure |
Specifications for North America only |
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Number of Ply Layers in the Center of the Tread and in the Sidewalls
and Information About the Material |
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ER Number = Approval Number |
The tires fulfill all European guidelines. |
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Manufacturing Code/Date of Manufacture |
Identification number for manufacturer's factory, tire size and tire
model |
Tire age/date of manufacture. Refer to
→ Chapter „Tires, Aging“ |
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DOT - Department of Transportation |
Tire meets the guidelines of the American traffic authorities |
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Designation for Brazil, INMETRO |
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Identification for China, CCC |
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Country of Manufacture |
For example: Made in Germany |
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Safety Notes for Use or Fitting of Tires |
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Tread Wear Index - Resistance to Abrasion |
based on a US standard test |
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Traction Rating - Evaluation of Wet Braking Ability A, B or C |
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Temperature Resistance Index A, B or C |
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Identifying Run-Flat Tires |
For example, Self Supporting Runflat |
Identifying run-flat tires. Refer to
→ Chapter „Run-Flat Tire, Structure and Identification, SST Tire“ |
For example, ContiPremiumContact |
In contrast to conventional tires, other designations are
found on the tire flanks of PAX tires. In this way, these tires
can be allocated clearly.
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Other materials:
Drawers
Fig. 100 In the front seat: drawer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
There may be a drawer under each of the front seats.
Opening or closing the drawer
To open press the button in the drawer grip (arrow) and open the drawer.
To close, push the drawer u ...
Warning lamp and coolant temperature display
Fig. 138 Coolant temperature display in
instrument cluster: Ⓐ cold; Ⓑ normal; Ⓒ warning
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsA display for the coolant temperature may be, depending
on the vehicle equipment, located in instrument cluster. In normal driv ...
Warranty Test, Performing
WARNING
Do not check or charge batteries that have a visual
indicator that is bright yellow. Jump starting must not
be used!
There is a risk of explosion during testing,
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