Get Tire Safety Information Guide for Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

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TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION

Tire Markings

NOTE:

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P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.

design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P”

molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-

tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H.

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European-Metric tire sizing is based on European

design standards. Tires designed to this standard have

the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with

the section width. The letter ЉPЉ is absent from this tire

size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H.

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LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.

design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric

tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the

letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced-

ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16.

1 — U.S. DOT Safety Stan-

dards Code (TIN)

2 — Size Designation

3 — Service Description

4 — Maximum Load

5 — Maximum Pressure

6 — Treadwear, Traction and

Temperature Grades

Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact

spares designed for temporary emergency use only.

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Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T”

molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-

tion. Example: T145/80D18 103M.

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High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design

standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded

into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.

Tire Sizing Chart

EXAMPLE:

Size Designation:

P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards

؆....blank....؆ = Passenger car tire based on European design standards

LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards

T = Temporary spare tire

31 = Overall diameter in inches (in)

215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)

65 = Aspect ratio in percent (%)

— Ratio of section height to section width of tire

10.5 = Section width in inches (in)

R = Construction code

— ЉRЉ means radial construction

—ЉDЉ means diagonal or bias construction

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EXAMPLE:

15 = Rim diameter in inches (in)

Service Description:

95 = Load Index

— A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry

H = Speed Symbol

— A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding

to its load index under certain operating conditions

— The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under

specified operating conditions (i.e., tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions, and

posted speed limits)

Load Identification:

؆....blank....؆ = Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire

Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire

Light Load = Light load tire

C, D, E = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure

Maximum Load — Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry

Maximum Pressure — Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for

this tire

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Tire Identification Number (TIN)

Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall

The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on

however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard

with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the side of the tire.

date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire.

EXAMPLE:

DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301

DOT = Department of Transportation

— This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire

safety standards and is approved for highway use

MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits)

L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits)

ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)

03 = Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured (two digits)

—03 means the 3rd week.

01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits)

—01 means the year 2001

— Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the

year in which the tire was manufactured. Example: 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991

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Tire Terminology and Definitions

Term

Definition

B-Pillar

The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located

between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running

from the sill to the roof.

Cold Tire Pressure

Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the

vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less

than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period. Inflation

pressure is measured in units of PSI (pounds per square inch) or

KPa (kilopascals).

Maximum Inflation Pressure

The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold

tire inflation pressure for this tire. The max inflation pressure is

molded into the sidewall.

Recommended Inflation Pressure

Tire Placard

Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire inflation pressure as

shown on the tire placard.

A paper label permanently attached to the vehicle showing the

vehicle’s loading capacity, the original equipment tire size and the

recommended inflation pressure.

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Tire Loading and Tire Pressure

Tire and Loading Information Placard

Tire Placard Location

NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed

on the driver’s side B-Pillar.

Tire and Loading Information Placard

This placard tells you important information about

the:

1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle

2) total weight your vehicle can carry

Tire Placard Location

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To determine the maximum loading conditions of your

vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of

occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or

XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.

The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and

trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed

the weight referenced here.

3) tire size designed for your vehicle

4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and

spare tires.

Loading

The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed

the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You

will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you

adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire

inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading

Information placard and in the “Vehicle Loading” section

of this manual.

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit

1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-

pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg”

on your vehicle’s placard.

NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,

gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear

axles must not be exceeded. For further information on

GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to

“Vehicle Loading” in this section.

2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and

passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-

sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg.

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4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of manual to determine how this reduces the available

cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX” cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five

150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of

available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs

(295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs

[295 kg]).

NOTE:

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The following table shows examples on how to calcu-

late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities

of your vehicle with varying seating configurations

and number and size of occupants. This table is for

illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for

the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo

being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely

exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity

calculated in Step 4.

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For the following example, the combined weight of

occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs

(392 kg).

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your

trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this

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WARNING!

Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading

can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and

increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the

recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never

overload them.

Tire Safety Information for Your Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

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