TYRES (2/4)
Pressures should be checked when the
tyres are cold; ignore higher pressures
which may be reached in hot weather
or following a fast journey.
Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure
monitoring system
Tyre pressures
Adhere to the tyre pressures. 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)
➥ 4.9.
In the event of under-inflation (punc-
tures, under-inflation, etc.), the
warning light appears on the instrument
panel ➥ 2.18.
If tyre pressures cannot be checked
when the tyres are cold, the normal
pressures must be increased by 0.2 to
0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).
Changing wheels around
Never deflate a hot tyre.
This practice is not recommended.
Incorrect tyre pressures
lead to abnormal tyre wear
and unusually hot running.
These are factors which
may seriously affect safety and lead
to:
For safety reasons, it is for-
bidden to exchange the 17”
front wheels (tyres and/or
rims) with the rear wheels.
– poor road holding;
– risk of bursting or tread separa-
tion.
Please be aware that a
poorly tightened or miss-
ing valve cap can make the
tyres less airtight and lead
to pressure loss.
The pressure depends on the load
and the speed of use. Adjust the
pressure according to the condi-
tions of use (refer to the label affixed
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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