Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: EU tyre label, summary
| Tyre manufactures must mark their tyres according to EU regulation (EC) No. 1222/2009 (labelling of tyres) as of 01 November 2012. |
| The labelling of tyres regulation contains the requirements reference markings and representation of information for rolling resistance (fuel efficiency), wet grip and external rolling noise on a standard and approved EU label. The objective is to increase safety and economic and environmental efficiency of road transport by promoting fuel efficient and safe tyres with low noise levels. |
| The new EU tyre label contains specified data in seven categories from A to G. |
| There are three different categories: |
| 1 - | Rolling resistance |
| Explanations → Anchor |
| 2 - | Wet grip |
| Explanations → Anchor |
| 3 - | Noise emissions |
| Explanations → Anchor |
EU tyre label
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EU tyre label, objectives
Reducing fuel consumption
Increasing road safety
Reducing traffic noise
The EU tyre label provide ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing side padding
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
Removing
Vehicles with side airbag
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Removing and installing refrigerant shut-off valve for heater and air
conditioner unit -N541
Removing
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Observe safety precautions
→ Chapter „Safety precautions when handling refrigerants“.
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Comply with notes
→ Chapter „Working on refrigerant circuit“.
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Removing and installing headlight
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Torque screwdriver -VAS 6494-
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