McLaren SUPER SERIES, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintaining Your McLaren
Wheels and Tyres
6.33
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteristics,
e.g. pulling to one side. This may indicate
that the tyres or wheels are damaged. If you
experience anything unusual, reduce your
speed and stop the vehicle as soon as safety
permits to check the tyres and wheels for
damage. If you find no signs of damage, have
the tyres and wheels inspected at your
McLaren retailer.
Tyre pressures
WARNING: Tyre pressure that is too
high or too low has a negative effect
on the vehicle’s active safety, this
could lead to an accident.
Frequently check the pressure of all
tyres, particularly prior to long trips,
and correct the pressure as
necessary.
WARNING: If the pressure in a tyre
drops repeatedly, inspect the tyre
for foreign objects or signs of
punctures, check the valve for air
leaks.
For the tyre pressures for various operating
conditions, see Tyre pressures, page 7.8.
They are also printed on a label attached to
the fuel filler flap.
If the vehicle is to be driven at high speeds,
the tyre pressure must be checked, and if
necessary adjusted.
NOTE: In some markets, the tyre
pressure label is attached to the base
of the driver’s side door.
NOTE: Tyre pressures given for low
loads are minimum values which offer
optimum ride comfort.
Increased pressures for higher loads
will not adversely affect the running
of the vehicle, but ride comfort will be
impaired.
Check the pressures when the tyres are cold.
If it is necessary to check the tyres when
they are warm, pressures will be higher. Do
not let air out of warm tyres to match the
recommended cold tyre pressures.
Driving with tyre pressure that is too high or
too low can:
•
create a risk of tyre failure with
resultant accidents, causing injury or
death.
•
shorten the life of the tyres.
•
cause increased tyre damage.
•
have a negative effect on handling
characteristics (e.g. by causing
aquaplaning).
ENVIRONMENTAL: Check tyre
pressures at least every 7 days.
Interchanging wheels
WARNING: Only approved wheels
with winter tyres can be fitted to
your McLaren as alternatives.
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