winter tires VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1998 Owners Manual

matically to the
on
top of the water (hydroplaning). you
The
even when driving in winter
ding snow chains, see
must
of tires/wheels. see
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Tire specifications
width ratio in %
R lire construction:
15 Rim diameter in inches
91 Load rating code
H Speed rating code
The speed rating code indica tes the
maximum road speeds:
Summer tires:
S-up to h)
T-up to 118 mph (190 km
h)
V-up to
over mph (240 km h).
ter
Winter tires see page 64.
AND
is
driving characteristics and give your
optimum driving comfort.
T he speed of this tire is mph (210 km h).
nal injury. Always observe speed limits and adjust your vehicle speed to prevailing road and

af­fect the safe operation of your ve­
were for performance under a variety of dri­
ving condi tions.
Fo r
winter driving, the of your can be improved by winter tires
season tires with which your vehi­may have been equipped at the factory
are performance tir
es adverti sed by the tire
manufacturer as
for weather use
or with mud and snow capa­
Winter
your is equipped with
you
advise and assist you.
ll M otor restrictions.
When
Ask your authorized for the recommended tire size.
Winter tires must be mounted on
Because of the des ign cha racteri­
stics
of tires. they must be in­
3 psi above the tires . However, never exceed the maximum tire
Tires with
with
affect road
and

Winter tires with studs should be run on-
winter tires at prolonged high For your own safety, pay
Winter tires must have the same load ca­
pacity as original equipment tires. This applies
use chains with fine pitch links protru­
ding no more than 1
/2 inch (1 5
mm). inclu­
ding tensioner, from tire tread and side
walls. Wheels
must rotate freely in stee­
ring positions with chains mounted to pre­
vent damage to
axle or brake compo­
nents. Drive

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Undercoating .............. 17,26
Uniform tire grading . . . . . . 62
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Warranty coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Was her reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wax ing your
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 -Wher e not to use wax . . . . . . . 24
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- Exterio r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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system . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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washe r system . . .
Winter tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Workshop hoist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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