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Tire labeling (example)   Meaning  
TRACTION A   Traction rating under wet conditions (AA, A, B or C).  
TEMPERATURE A  Temperature stability of the tire at increased test bench speeds (A, B or C).  
Additional numbers found on the tire could either be tire manufacturer internal labels or country-specific labels (such as for Brazil and China).  
 
Unidirectional tires 
Unidirectional tires are designed to rotate only in one direction. Unidirectional tires have arrows on the sidewalls that show the direction of rotation. Make sure you mount the tire so that it rotates in the proper direction. The tire's performance with regard to hydroplaning, traction, noise, and wear is worse if it is not mounted in the proper direction of rotation. 
If you have to mount a tire opposite to its proper direction of rotation, you must drive more carefully, since the tire is no longer being used as designed. This is particularly important on wet roads. You must replace or remount the tire as soon as possible in order to restore the correct direction of rota-tion. 
Load rating code 
The load index indicates the maximum permissible load per individual tire in pounds (kilograms). 
91   1356 lbs (615 kg) 
92   1388 lbs (630 kg) 
93   1433 lbs (650 kg) 
95   1521 lbs (690 kg) 
97   1609 lbs (730 kg) 
98   1653 lbs (750 kg) 
99   1709 lbs (775 kg) 
100  1763 lbs (800 kg) 
101  1819 lbs (825 kg) 
102  1874 lbs (850 kg) 
103  1929 lbs (875 kg) 
104  1984 lbs (900 kg) 
110  2337 lbs (1060 kg) 
Speed rating code letter 
The speed rating code letter indicates the maximum permissible road speed of the tires. 
P   up to 93 mph (150 km/h) 
Q   up to 99 mph (160 km/h) 
R   up to 106 mph (170 km/h) 
S   up to 112 mph (180 km/h) 
T   up to 118 mph (190 km/h) 
U   up to 124 mph (200 km/h) 
H   up to 130 mph (210 km/h) 
V   up to 149 mph (240 km/h)  
     
        
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Octane rating 
Octane rating indicates a gasoline's ability to resist engine-damaging “knock” caused by pre-ignition. Using the correct grade of gasoline is very important to help prevent engine damage and loss of engine performance. 
The recommended gasoline octane rating for your engine is listed on a label inside of the fuel filler flap. This rating may be specified according to AKI (CLC) or RON (ROZ) standards. 
If unleaded Premium grade gasoline is specified for your vehicle, then Volkswagen recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 91 AKI (95 RON). For more infor-mation on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please go to the official Web site, http://www.toptiergas.com. 
The gasoline grades most commonly sold in the United States and Canada have the following octane ratings, which can usually be found on the filler pump: 
 x Premium grade: 91 to 96 AKI 
 x Regular grade: 87 to 90 AKI 
Unleaded gasoline 
Unleaded gasoline is available throughout the USA and Canada. Volkswagen recommends that you do not take your vehicle to places where unleaded gasoline may not be available. 
Gasoline containing alcohol or MTBE 
You may use unleaded gasoline blended with alcohol or MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether), commonly referred to as oxygenated fuels, if the blended mixture meets the following criteria: 
Blends of gasoline and methanol (wood alcohol or methyl alcohol): 
 x Anti-Knock Index (AKI) must be 87 or higher. 
 x Blend must contain no more than 3% methanol. 
 x Blend must contain more than 2% co-solvents. 
Blends of gasoline and ethanol (grain alcohol or ethyl alcohol): 
 x Anti-Knock Index (AKI) must be 87 or higher. 
 x Blend must contain no more than 15% ethanol. 
Blends of gasoline and MTBE: 
 x Anti-Knock Index (AKI) must be 87 or higher. 
 x Blend must contain no more than 15% MTBE. 
Seasonally adjusted gasoline 
Many fuels are blended especially for winter or summer conditions. When seasons change, Volkswagen suggests that you buy fuel at busy stations where the seasonal adjustment is more likely to be made earlier. 
  WARNING 
Starting fluids can explode and cause a run-away vehicle condition. 
 x Never use starting assist fluids.  
  NOTICE 
 x Never use fuel with an octane rating lower than 87 AKI/91 RON. Using lower octane fuel may cause expensive engine damage. 
 x Never use leaded gasoline! Leaded gasoline will severely damage your vehicle's catalytic converter.  
     
        
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Abbreviations 
Abbreviation  Meaning 
5S man  5-speed manual transmission 
6S auto  6-speed automatic transmission 
6S man  6-speed manual transmission 
ABS  Anti-lock Brake System 
AFS  Adaptive Front Lighting System 
AKI  Anti-Knock Index 
ANSI  American National Standards Institute 
ASR  Anti-Slip Regulation 
ATA  Anti-Theft Alarm system 
BAS  Brake Assist System 
ccm  Cubic centimeter – metric unit of measure for engine displacement 
CID  Cubic inch displacement – unit of measure for engine displacement 
cm  Centimeter – metric unit of measure for length 
CO2 Carbon dioxide 
DIN  Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for Standardization) 
DPF  Diesel Particulate Filter 
DRL  Daytime Running Lights 
DSG® DSG automated transmission 
EDL  Electronic Differential Lock 
EN  European Norm 
EPC  Engine control (Electronic Power Control) 
ESC  Electronic Stability Control 
g/km  Generated carbon monoxide amount in grams per kilometer driven 
GAWR  Gross Axle Weight Rating 
GVWR  Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 
HID  High Intensity Discharge headlights (Xenon) 
hp  Horsepower – unit of measure for engine power 
kg  Kilogram – metric unit of measure for weight 
kN  Kilonewton – a unit of measure for force 
kp  Kilopond – unit of measure for force 
kPa  Kilopascal – unit of measure for tire pressure 
kW  Kilowatt – engine rating 
LED  Light Emitting Diode 
m  Meter – metric unit of measure for length