TYRES (2/3)
Pressures should be checked when the
tyres are cold; ignore higher pressures
which may be reached in hot weather
or following a fast journey.
If tyre pressures cannot be checked
when the tyres are cold, assume an in-
crease of 0.2 to 0.3 bar.
Tyre pressures
Fitting new tyres
Adhere to the tyre pressures (including
the emergency spare wheel). The tyre
pressures should be checked at least
once a month and additionally before
any long journey (refer to the label af-
fixed to the edge of the driver’s door).
For safety reasons, this op-
eration must be carried out
by a specialist.
Fitting different tyres may
Never deflate a hot tyre.
change your vehicle as follows:
Special note
– it may mean that your vehicle no
longer conforms to current regu-
lations;
Depending on the vehicle, there may
be an adapter which needs to be posi-
tioned on the valve before air is added.
Incorrect tyre pressures
lead to abnormal tyre wear
and unusually hot running.
These are factors which
may seriously affect safety and lead
to:
– It may change the way it handles
when cornering;
– It may cause the steering to be
heavy;
– it may affect the use of snow
chains.
– poor road holding;
– risk of blowouts or throwing a
tread.
Your vehicle is equipped with large
wheels. These are more sensitive
to imbalance. If you experience vi-
bration while driving, contact an ap-
proved dealer.
Emergency spare wheel
The tyre pressure depends on the
load and speed of use; adjust the
pressures according to the condi-
tions of use (refer to the information
on “Tyre pressures” in Section 4).
Refer to the information on the
“Emergency spare wheel” and
“Changing a wheel” in Section 5.
Please be aware that a poorly tightened or missing valve cap can make
the tyres less airtight and may lead to pressure loss. Always use valve
caps of the same type as the originals and tighten them fully.
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