Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Increase in temperature due to insufficient tyre pressure
| The graph shows the temperature development of a tyre at a
speed of 180 km/h. |
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When specified tyre pressure is maintained, the temperature
will remain stable. |
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Danger zone: When tyre pressure is 0.3 bar below
specification, the temperature rises to above 120° C at higher
speeds. |
| C - |
Critical temperature threshold: A tyre defect will develop. |
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Travel time in minutes |
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The following points must be observed for vehicles with
four-wheel drive:
Only tyres of the same make, design and tread pattern may be
fi ...
Structure of wheel rim
1 -
Wheel rim flange
Stop for tyre side beading
2 -
Hump (H2) on both shoulders of rim
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Other materials:
Airbag system
Overview of fitting locations - airbag system
1 -
Airbag control unit -J234-
Assembly overview
→ Chapter
2 -
Airbag warning lamp -K75-
Integrated in dash panel insert
Cannot be renewed separately.
Rem ...
Removing and installing light switch trim
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Removing
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Remove rotary light switch -EX1-
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Safety precautions when working on cooling system
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.
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Wear protective gloves.
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Wear eye protection.
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