EuroCaravaning VANTourer 2021, Manual

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4.6 Tyres
DANGER!
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Damaged tyres are a hazard and must be attended to immediately! There is a possibility of losing
control of the vehicle if a tyre blows.
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When the vehicle is fully laden, tyres may burst if not inflated to the correct pressure. You may lose
control of the vehicle as a result!
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Always check tyre pressures with cold tyres.
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The minimum statutory depth of tread in the respective country must be complied with!
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Check all tyre pressures (including spare wheel) before every journey and adjust as necessary. If you cannot avoid
driving with excessively low tyre pressure, you should not exceed a maximum speed of 20 km/h.
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See section “21.3 Tyre pressure and wheel bolt tightening torque table” for the correct tyre pressure.
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If a trailer is used, increase the tyre pressure of the rear tyres of the towing vehicle by 0.2 bar compared to normal
because the additional weight of the trailer on the hitch also affects the weight on the rear tyres.
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Check the profile depth of the tyres regularly. The more worn the tread, the greater the risk of aquaplaning.
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Tyres may deflate in the areas in contact with the ground over long stationary periods when tyre pressures are too
low or tyres can gradually deflate. You should therefore inflate tyres to 0.3 bar above the pressures shown in the table
if the vehicle is to be parked for any length of time.
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Inadequate tyre pressure can cause tyres to heat up excessively and damage them.
At high speeds this can cause
the tread to separate from the tyre and can even lead to a tyre blowing.
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Subsequently correcting the tyre pressure will not cure hidden tyre damage!
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Kerbs should only be negotiated slowly and at right angles where possible. Avoid driving over steep and sharp-
edged kerbs. Hidden tyre damage can be caused if you drive over kerbs or sharp objects such as stones violently or
at too narrow an angle. Such damage will have a delayed action!
An accident may be caused by a tyre blowing at
high speed!
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Regularly check the tyres for damage, e.g. sharp objects sticking in the tyre, holes, cuts, cracks and blisters in the
tyre wall. Any object lodged in the tyre may also damage the tyre interior. Damage should always be examined by a
qualified specialist to see whether it can be repaired. A damaged tyre must be replaced if it cannot be repaired or if
successful repair is in doubt.
A damaged tyre may blow!
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Never use tyres if you do not know their ‘history’. All tyres age even if they are used little or not at all. We recommend
replacing the tyres (plus the spare wheel!) on your vehicle when they are 6 years old. After 6 years, even your own
spare wheel is only to be used in emergencies and with extreme caution!