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Globetrotter XXL - 11-06 - DET-0047-01
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Wheels and tyres
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14.3
Tyre specifications
14.4
Handling of tyres
Drive over kerbs at an obtuse angle. Otherwise the flanks of the tyres may
get pinched. Driving over a kerb at a sharp angle can damage the tyre and
result in it getting ruptured.
Drive over high manhole covers at a slow speed. Otherwise the tyres may
get pinched. Driving over a high manhole cover at high speed can damage
the tyre and result in it getting ruptured.
Check the shock absorbers regularly. Driving with poor shock absorbers
significantly increases wear.
If the tread wear is uneven, have the toe-in and the wheel camber checked.
Driving with an incorrectly set toe-in or a one-sided wheel camber leads to
a significant increase in wear.
Avoid block brakings. Block braking gives the tyres "brake plates" of var-
ying strength. This reduces driving comfort. It might even make the tyres
unserviceable.
Do not clean the tyres with a high-pressure cleaner. The tyres can suffer
serious damage within just a few seconds and rupture as a result.
14.5
Changing wheels
Description
Explanation
215/70 R 15C 109/107 Q
215
Tyre width in mm
70
Height-to-width proportion in percent
R
Tyre design (R = radial)
15
Rim diameter in inches
C
Commercial (transporter)
109
Load index code for single tyres
107
Load index code for twin tyres
Q
Speed index (Q = 160 km/h)
The vehicle must be on level, firm ground, secure from slipping.
Go into first gear. In the case of automatic transmission, change gear to
"P" position.
Before jacking up the vehicle, firmly apply the handbrake (only when
changing wheels at the front axle).
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away with the wheel chocks.
Under no circumstances jack the vehicle with the fitted supports.
If a trailer is connected: Detach the trailer before lifting the vehicle.
Under no circumstances position the vehicle jack on the bodywork.
Never overload the vehicle jack. The maximum permissible load is spec-
ified on the vehicle jack's identification plate.
Use the vehicle jack only for lifting the vehicle briefly while changing the
tyre.
Summary of Contents for 2006 Globetrotter XXL
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Page 18: ...18 Globetrotter XXL 11 06 DET 0047 01EN Introduction 2 ...
Page 38: ...38 Globetrotter XXL 11 06 DET 0047 01EN Before the journey 4 ...
Page 42: ...42 Globetrotter XXL 11 06 DET 0047 01EN During the journey 5 ...
Page 64: ...64 Globetrotter XXL 11 06 DET 0047 01EN Living 7 ...
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Page 106: ...106 Globetrotter XXL 11 06 DET 0047 01EN Appliances 10 ...
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