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: |
Reducing fuel consumption
Increasing road safety
Reducing traffic noise
The EU tyre label provide ...
Other materials:
Refrigerant R134a
Air conditioners in vehicles use the evaporation and
condensation process. The system contains a liquid with a low
boiling point, called the refrigerant.
The refrigerant used is tetrafluoroethane R134a, which boils
at -26.5°C with vapou ...
EU general type approval number, sales type and sales or trade designation
The designations below are only applicable for VW vehicles
Since 1.1.1998, all passenger cars licensed within the European
Union must have a type approval corresponding to EU guidelines. Vehicles
licensed for road use with single-vehicle approval according to § 21
St ...
Releasing gas from gas strut
Clamp gas strut in vice in area x = 50 mm.
WARNING
Wear protective goggles when sawing.
Cover area of saw cut with a cloth.
Dispose ...
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