Differing tyre pressures or tyre pressures that are too low can cause tyre damage, tyre failure, loss of vehicle
control, accidents, serious injury and death.
● If the indicator lamp lights up, stop immediately and check all tyres (→ Tyre pressure).
● Different tyre pressures or tyre pressures that are too low can increase wear on the tyres, reduce vehicle stability
and increase the braking distance.
● Differing tyre pressures or tyre pressures that are too low can cause sudden tyre failure and lead to a tyre
bursting and the loss of control over the vehicle.
● The driver is responsible for the correct tyre pressure of all tyres on the vehicle. The recommended tyre pressure
can be found on a sticker (→ Tyre pressure).
● The tyre monitoring system cannot function correctly until all cold tyres have the correct tyre pressure.
● The pressure in all tyres must always be appropriate to the vehicle load (→ Tyre pressure).
● Always inflate all tyres to the correct tyre pressure before every journey (→ Tyre pressure).
● If the vehicle is driven with insufficient tyre pressure, this results in greater tyre flexing. This could warm up the
tyre to such an extent that the tread may separate and the tyre could burst. This could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
● High speeds and overloading of the vehicle may cause the tyres to heat up to such an extent that the tyre bursts,
leading you to lose control of the vehicle.
● If the tyre pressure is too low or too high, the tyres will wear prematurely and the vehicle will not handle well.
● If the tyre is not flat and it is not necessary to change the wheel immediately, drive at low speed to the nearest
correspondingly qualified workshop and have the tyre pressure checked and corrected (→ Tyre pressure).
● The Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator must always be calibrated correctly.
Driving on unpaved roads for long periods, or a sporty driving style, can temporarily deactivate the Tyre
Pressure Loss Indicator. In the event of a malfunction, the indicator lamp will flash for around 1 minute and
then light up continuously. However, the indicator lamp will go out when the road conditions or driving style
change.
Introduction
The tyres are the most used and most underestimated parts of a vehicle. Tyres are very important as the narrow tyre
surfaces are the only contact between the vehicle and the road.
The service life of tyres is dependent on tyre pressure, driving style, handling and correct fitting.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends that work on tyres and wheels is carried out by a qualified workshop.
They are familiar with the procedure and have the necessary special tools and spare parts and the proper facilities for
disposing of the old tyres.
WARNING
New tyres or tyres which are old, worn down or damaged cannot provide full levels of vehicle control and braking
power.
Incorrect handling of wheels and tyres can reduce vehicle safety and cause accidents and serious injuries.
● All four wheels must be fitted with radial tyres of the same type, size(rolling circumference) and the same tread
pattern.
● New tyres will have to be run in as they will initially have reduced grip and braking effect. Drive particularly
carefully for the first 600 km (370 miles) in order to prevent accidents and serious injury.
● Check the tyre pressure regularly when the tyres are cold and always observe the specified value. If the tyre
pressure is too low, it is possible that the tyre temperature will increase to such an extent when driving that the
tread peels off and the tyre bursts.
● Check the tyres regularly for damage and wear.
● Never drive with worn tyres or tyres that shows signs of damage such as holes, cuts, cracks or blisters. Driving
with tyres in this condition can result in blown tyres, accidents and serious injuries. Replace worn or damaged
tyres immediately.
● Never exceed the top speed and load permitted for the fitted tyres.
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