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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Tyres
It is very dangerous to use nonconforming or aa
damaged tyres! Do not drive the vehicle if you find a tyre
or tyres are excessively worn, damaged or have
Incorrect Inflating pressure.
Regularly check the tyre and its sidewall for any sign of distortion (boss),
cut or wear. Remove gravel and other sharp objects with an appropriate
blunt. They may pierce tyres if you ignoring them.
Tyre Pressures
If you drive the vehicle in the case of wrong tyre inflation,
it may affect the stability of the vehicle, increase the
rolling resistance, result in accelerated tyre wear, and
may permanently damage the tyre layer.
Remember the provisions on tyre wear and inflation. The driver is
responsible for ensuring that tyres conform to these requirements.
Please check the tyre pressure (including spare tyre) every week and
adjust the tyre pressure as necessary according to the "tyre pressure
mark" on the front side door frame. Refer to 'Wheels and Tyres" in the
General Technical Parameters section.
The spare tyre should maintain the recommended maximum pressure
and make adjustments before use. The valve cap must be mounted to
prevent dust from entering into the valve.
After a period of time, natural air pressure drop may occur on tyres; if
abnormal pressure drop exists, you should immediately identify the
cause and correct it.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Wear Indicators
There are wear indicators in the treads of the original tyre. When the
tyre wears to the degree that the tread is 1.6 mm left, the tread of the
entire cross-surface will show wear indicators.
If you see any part of the wear indicator, replace the tyre immediately.
Note, however, that the safety and performance of the tyre will be
impaired even before the wear indicator is reached. For instance, a
seriously worn tyre can increase the risk of slipping.
Tyre Check and Rotation
To ensure even tyre wear, it is recommended to have the tyre check
every 5,000 kilometers. When uneven tyre wear is found, the tyre
position should be changed. After the tyre rotation, check the tyres for
proper dynamic balance.
During the tyre rotation, check for uneven tyre wear and damage.
Abnormal tyre wear is often the result of incorrect tyre pressure, wheel
misalignment, poor wheel dynamic balance, emergency braking or
emergency turn. Check the tread or side of the tyre for bruise or bulge;
if one of the conditions is found, or the fabric or cord is seen, replace the
tyre. After the tyre rotation, adjust the inflation pressure of the front
and rear tyres as indicated by the tyre pressure label on the vehicle and
check the tightening torque of the wheel nuts.