Tires
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The pressure of hot tires is bound to increase. If
tire pressure has to be checked when the tires
are hot (after the vehicle has been driven for a
period of time), the pressure should have risen
by approximately by 0.2~0.5bar. In such a
situation, lease do NOT deflate the tires for the
purpose of making the tire pressure up to the
standard.
For details about cold tire pressure criteria, refer
to “Wheel” on page 250.
When to Check Tire Pressure?
Tires should be checked at least once a week.
Do NOT forget to the pressure of spare tires.
Their pressure should be 220kPa.
How to Check Tire Pressure?
Besides the tire pressure monitoring system, tire
pressure can also be checked with high-quality
pocket-type tire pressure gauge. It is not
possible to determine whether the tire pressure
is normal by visual checks alone. Even if not
adequately inflated, radial tires still look very
normal. check inflated tire pressure when they
are cold. “Cold state”
means tires that have not been driven for more
than three hours or have been driven not over
1.6km.
Remove the valve cap from the valve core of the
tire, press the tire pressure gauge to the valve
with force, and then the tire pressure will be
displayed. No adjustment will be needed if the
inflated pressure of the tire in a cold state meets
the recommended pressure value on the tire and
loading information label. If the pressure is too
low, then it is necessary to inflate the tire to the
recommended value. If the pressure is too high,
it is possible to press the air gate element to
discharge air until the pressure reaches the
recommended value.
After the check is completed, be sure to
screw the valve cap back on the valve core. The
valve cap can prevent dust and moisture from
entering the tire
Tire Puncturing
Your vehicle is equipped with treadless tires.
When the tires are punctured by a sharp object,
there may not be apparent air leakage in the tires.
If you spot such a situation, immediately slow
down and drive carefully. Replace the punctured
tire with a spare tire or repair it.
This type of puncturing will cause reduced tire
pressure. It is therefore very important to
regularly check tire pressure. Punctured or
damaged tires must be immediately repaired or
replaced as soon as possible
