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TYRES (continued)
Incorrect tyre pressures
lead to abnormal tyre
wear and unusually hot
running, factors which
may seriously affect safety and
lead to:
- poor roadholding,
- the risk of blow-outs or of
throwing a tread at high speed.
The pressure depends on the
load and the speed of use. Adjust
the pressures according to the
conditions of use (refer to the
information on “Tyre pressures”).
Vehicles equipped with
the tyre pressure monitor
Each of the sensors fitted
in the valves is dedicated
to one particular wheel: the
wheels must therefore not be
swapped around.
There is a risk of incorrect
information which could have
serious consequences.
For safety reasons, this
operation must be carried
out by a specialist.
Fitting different tyres may
change your vehicle as follows:
- It may mean that your vehicle
no longer conforms to current
regulations.
- It may change the way it handles
when cornering.
- It may cause the steering to be
heavy.
- It may cause tyre noise.
- It may affect the use of snow
chains.
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressures must be adhered
to, tyre pressures for all wheels
(including the spare wheel) must
be checked at least once a month
and always before a long journey
(refer to the information on “Tyre
pressures”).
Pressures should be checked when
the tyres are cold; ignore higher
pressures which may be reached
in hot weather or following a fast
journey.
If the tyre pressures cannot be
checked when the tyres are
cold
,
assume an increase of
0.2
to
0.3
bar (or
3 psi
.).
Never deflate a hot tyre.
Note:
a label (depending on country
or model) fixed to the edge or frame
of the driver’s door gives the
recommended tyre pressures.
Changing wheels around
This practice is not recommended.
Emergency spare wheel
Refer to the information relating to
the “emergency spare wheel” and
“changing a wheel” in Section 5.
Fitting new tyres
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