MAINTENANCE
Tyre Check
NEVER let air out of the tyres in order to match the
recommended pressures (cold).
DEFECTIVE TYRES ARE DANGEROUS!
DO NOT drive if any tyre is damaged, is
excessively worn, or is inflated to an incorrect
pressure.
Valves
Keep the valve caps screwed down firmly - they prevent dirt
from entering the valve. Check the valve for leaks (listen
for a tell-tale hissing) when you check the tyre pressure.
Always drive with consideration for the condition of the
tyres, and regularly inspect the tread and side walls for any
sign of distortion (bulges), cuts or wear.
Punctured Tyres
Your vehicle is fitted with tyres which may not leak if
penetrated by a sharp object, provided the object remains
in the tyre. If you are aware of this occurring, reduce speed
immediately and drive with caution until the spare wheel
can be fitted, or repairs undertaken.
Note: If possible, protect tyres from contamination by
oil, grease and fuel.
Tyre Pressures
Before a long distance journey, the tyre
pressure must be checked.
Note: If the wall of the tyre is damaged or distorted,
replace the tyre immediately, do not attempt a repair.
Check the pressures (including the spare wheel) at least
every month, when the tyres are cold.
Tyre Wear Indicators
Tyres fitted as original equipment have wear indicators
moulded into the tread pattern at several points around the
circumference. When the tread has worn down to 1.6mm,
the indicators will come to the surface of the tread pattern,
If it is necessary to check the tyres when they are warm,
you should expect the pressures to have increased by
30～40kPa/0.3～0.4bar/4.3～5.8psi. In this circumstance,
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