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:
Decorative Trims, Replacing, Bonded Decorative Trims
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Cartridge Gun -VAG1628-
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower -VAS1978/14A-
Materials ...
Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Windscreen washer fluid level too low.
Fill up the washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible
.
Several warning and indicator la ...
Changing gear using Tiptronic
Fig. 113 Selector lever in Tiptronic position
(left-hand drive) The controls are mirrored for right-hand drive vehicles
Fig. 114 Steering wheel with paddles for
Tiptronic
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Using Tiptronic, the gears can be shifted
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