Vehicle care
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Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every six years.
Wheel covers
Tyre chains
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination
requirements must be used.
Changing tyre and wheel
size
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.
If tyres of a different size than those
fitted at the factory are used, it may be
necessary to reprogramme the tyre
deflation detection system and make
other vehicle modifications.
Tyre deflation detection system
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9 Warning
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels. The use of tyre chains is
not permitted on the temporary spare
wheel.
Only use tryre chains designed to be
used with tyre type of the vehicle:
Have the label with tyre pressures
replaced.
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
9 Warning
The use of unsuitable tyres or
wheels may lead to accidents and
will invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.
Vehicles with steel wheels: When
using locking wheel nuts, do not
attach wheel covers.
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For 16 inch tyres, only use 12 mm
link tyre chains.
For 17 inch tyres, only use
König K-Summit Van K84 tyre
chains.
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