Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Run-flat tyres, retrofitting/requirements when using run-flat tyres
Caution
| Retrofitting run-flat tyres to vehicles may only be
undertaken if the tyres are fitted as standard or they
are available as an option. |
|
| These tyres may only be used on vehicles with a tyre
pressure monitoring system as a pressure lose in the tyres is
not always visible. This system warns the driver when an
inflation pressure is less than a certain inflation pressure. |
| Direct measuring systems
→ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44 |
| Indirect measuring systems
→ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44 |
| Tyres with run-flat properties may only be fitted on
disc-type wheels with raised double hump (Extended Hump - EH2)
→ Chapter. |
| Adhere to the special assembly instructions
→ Chapter. |
| A mixed installation with standard tyres is not permitted,
even on same axle. |
| Only in exceptional circumstances may a standard tyre be
fitted e.g. for a short period or a limited distance. The
special run-flat characteristics are lost, the driver must
always be informed. |
| Please observe the recommended tyre makes
→ Wheel and Tyre Guide; Rep. gr.44. |
|
Tyres with run-flat properties have reinforced side walls
when comparing them with normal tyres. This reduces the slippage
of the side walls and prevents the tyre fla ...
WARNING
Tyres with run-flat properties must be replaced
after they have been run deflated.
...
Other materials:
O-ring
Use only O-rings that are resistant to refrigerant R134a and
related refrigerant oils. O-rings are no longer colour-coded.
Coloured and black O-rings are used.
Check that the O-rings used have the correct internal
diameters.
...
Removing and installing daytime running light bulb -L174-/-L175-, gas
discharge headlights
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in
the same way.
The left daytime running light bulb -L174- or right daytime
running lig ...
Securing child seats using lower anchoring points (ISOFIX, LATCH)
Fig. 78 On vehicle seat: different markings
identifying the lower anchoring points for child seats
Fig. 79 On the vehicle seat: protective
caps for the inner anchoring point
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Two retaining rings, also known as lower
...
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