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TYRES (1/3)

Tyre and wheel safety

When the tyre tread has been worn

to the level of the warning strips, they

The tyres are the only contact between

become visible 2: it is then neces-

the vehicle and the road, so it is essen-

sary to replace your tyres because the

tial to keep them in good condition.

tread rubber is now only 1.6 mm deep

You must make sure that your tyres

at most, resulting in poor road hold-

con- form to local road traffic regula-

ing on wet roads.

tions.

An overloaded vehicle, long journeys

by motorway, particularly in very hot

weather, or continual driving on poorly

surfaced minor roads will lead to more

rapid tyre wear and affect safety.

Maintaining the tyres

The tyres must be in good condition

and the tread form must have sufficient

depth; tyres approved by our Technical

Department have wear warning strips 1

which are indicators moulded into

the tread at several points.

Incidents which occur when

driving, such as striking the

kerb, may damage the tyres

and wheel rims, and could

also lead to misalignment of the

front or rear axle geometry. In this

case, have the condition of these

checked by an approved dealer.

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TYRES (2/3)

Tyre pressures

Pressures should be checked when the

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure

tyres are cold; ignore higher pressures

loss warning system

Adhere to the tyre pressures (including

which may be reached in hot weather

In the event of under-inflation (punc-

the emergency spare wheel). The tyre

or following a fast journey.

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pressures should be checked at least

tures, under-inflation etc.), the

If tyre pressures cannot be checked

once a month and additionally before

warning light appears on the instrument

when the tyres are cold, assume an in-

any long journey (refer to the label af-

panel. ➥ 2.38.

crease of 0.2 to 0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).

fixed to the edge of the driver’s door).

Never deflate a hot tyre.

Emergency spare wheel

➥ 5.2, ➥ 5.9.

Changing wheels around

Incorrect tyre pressures

This practice is not recommended.

lead to abnormal tyre wear

and unusually hot running.

These are factors which

may seriously affect safety and lead

to:

– poor road holding;

– risk of bursting or tread separa-

tion.

Please be aware that a

The pressure depends on the load

poorly tightened or miss-

and the speed of use. Adjust the

ing valve cap can make the

pressure according to the condi-

tyres less airtight and lead

tions of use (refer to the label affixed

to pressure loss.

to the edge of the driver’s door).

Always use valve caps identical to

those fitted originally and tighten

them fully.

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TYRES (3/3)

Fitting new tyres

Use in winter

Snow or Winter tyres

We would recommend that these be

Chains

fitted to all four wheels to ensure that

For safety reasons, fitting snow

your vehicle retains maximum adhe-

chains to the rear axle is strictly for-

sion.

bidden.

Warning: These tyres sometimes have

Chains cannot be fitted to tyres which

a specific direction of rotation and a

are larger than those originally fitted to

maximum speed index which may be

the vehicle.

lower than the maximum speed of your

For your safety, please re-

vehicle.

spect the speed limit.

One-way tyres

Studded tyres

When they need to be re-

An one-way tyre must only be fitted in

This type of equipment may only be

placed, only tyres of the

one direction. You must observe this di-

used for a limited period and as laid

same make, size, type and profile

rection.

down by local legislation. It is neces-

should be used on a single axle.

If an one-way tyre must be fitted in the

sary to observe the speed specified by

They must either have a load ca-

opposite to its direction of rotation fol-

current legislation.

pacity and speed rating at least

lowing a puncture, drive with caution,

These tyres must, at a minimum, be

equal to those of the original

particularly on a wet road, because the

fitted to the two front wheels.

tyres, or be recommended by an

tyre specifications will not be adapted.

authorised dealer.

Failure to heed these instructions

could endanger your safety and

affect your vehicle’s roadworthi-

ness.

Risk of loss of control of the ve-

hicle.

In all cases, we would recommend

Chains may only be fitted

that you contact an approved Dealer

to tyres of the same size

who will be able to advise you on

as those originally fitted to

the choice of equipment which is

your vehicle.

most suitable for your vehicle.

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