133-146 Ford KA EN:131-148 Ford KA IT 14-10-2010 11:41 Pagina 141
Have the tyres checked by skilled
RUBBER HOSES
WARNING
If the pressure is too low,
personnel if they have been fitted
for longer than six years.
As far as the brake system and fuel
rubber hoses are concerned, follow
the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” in this
chapter carefully.
the tyre will overheat and
Also remember to check the space-
could be seriously damaged.
saver wheel very carefully;
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In the case of replacement, always
fit new tyres, avoiding those with
an unknown origin;
Ozone, high temperatures and
prolonged lack of fluid in the system
may cause hardening and cracking
of the hoses, with possible leaks.
Careful checking is therefore necessary.
WARNING
Avoid switching the tyres
from the right side of the
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if a tyre is replaced, also change
the inflation valve;
to allow even wear between the
front and rear tyres, it is advisable
to change them over every 10–15
thousand kilometres, keeping them
on the same side of the car so as not
to reverse the direction of rotation.
vehicle to the left side and vice versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims
to repainting treatments
WARNING
Remember that the road
holding qualities of your
requiring the use of temperatures
exceeding 150° C. The mechanical
properties of the wheels could be
impaired.
car also depend on the correct
inflation pressure of the tyres.
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