Volkswagen Amarok 2011 Maintenance Manual page 62

Amarok 2011 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 01.2011
Note
This value may vary according to different legislation in indi‐
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vidual countries.
The minimum tread depth is reached when the tyres have
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worn down level with the 1.6 mm high tread wear indicators
-arrows- positioned at intervals around the tyre.
If the tread depth is approaching the minimum allowed depth,
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inform the customer.
4.8.5 Tyre pressure (including spare wheel):
Check using tyre inflator -VAS 5216- ,
correct tyre pressure if necessary
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Tyre inflator -VAS 5216-
Note
„Checking tyre inflation pressure" also applies to the spare
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wheel, if a spare wheel with standard tyres is fitted.
The pressures in the table apply to cold tyres. Do not reduce
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increased pressures of warm tyres.
Winter tyres and summer tyres may be used with the same
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tyre sizes - check suitability for use with chains.
Tyre pressures for the relevant model can also be found on a
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sticker attached to the inside of fuel tank flap.
Values for pressure are indicated in „bar".
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Adjust the tyre pressure to suit the vehicle load.
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Tyre pressures apply for all tyre sizes fitted in the factory.
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The tyre pressures indicated are valid when towing a trailer up
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to a speed of 130 km/h (if permitted).
Explanation for speed indexes used in the table:
♦ Q: up to 160 km/h
♦ R: up to 170 km/h
♦ S: up to 180 km/h
♦ T: up to 190 km/h
♦ H: up to 210 km/h
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4. Descriptions of work