Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Rolling resistance optimised tyres
| The energy loss caused by the deformation of the tyre when
rolling is known as rolling resistance. |
| With rolling resistance optimised tyres the deformation is
greatly reduced by a revised design and the use of optimised
tread compositions. |
| The tyres which are approved by the manufacturer have an
optimised rolling resistance and provide state-of-the-art
technology in terms safety and client-related characteristics. |
| The respective approved makes of tyres are listed in the
following chapters
→ Wheel and Tyre Guide; Rep. gr.44. |
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The tyre industry now supplies winter tyres with speed
symbol "V". But only under certain conditions may these tyres ...
Even visually flawless, new or barely used tyres with
sufficient tread depth, which are older than six years, may show
significant reduction of wet properties and win ...
Other materials:
Display and warning and indicator lamp
Fig. 163 In the instrument cluster display:
speed limiter status displays
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Speed limiter displays
Status :
The speed limiter is active. The last
stored speed is displayed in large digits.
The speed limiter i ...
Safety measures when working on vehicles with a Start/Stop system
Observe the following when working on vehicles with a
Start/Stop system:
WARNING
Risk of injury due to automatic engine starting in
vehicles with a Start/Stop system.
...
Removing and installing tie-down rings
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left
vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
...
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