Driving and operation
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Fitting new tyres
New tyres should be fitted in p airs, or for
preference in sets. Make sure that both
tyres on one axle are:
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The same size,
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the same design,
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the same make,
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and have the same tread pattern.
Observe legal requirements w hen
disposing of tyres.
Some b ra nd s of tyres have a b eaded ed ge
for a lloy wheels, to protect ag ainst
damage. If wheel covers are used on steel
wheels with beaded-edg e tyres, the
following procedure must be followed:
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Wheel covers and tyres that are
approved by Vauxhall for the respectiv e
vehicle and comply w ith a ll of the
relevant wheel and tyre c om bination
req uirements must be used.
If the wheel cov ers and tyres used are not
Vauxhall-app rov ed, the tyres must not
ha ve a beaded edge.
Tyre pressure
Check tyre pressures w hen cold, including
the spare wheel, at least every 14 days a nd
prior to any long journey. Don't forget to
check the spare.
Tyre p ressures - see pa ge 169.
Increased pressure resulting from tyre
warm -up must not be reduced, otherwise
the pressure may drop below the
permissible minimum.
After hav ing checked the tyre pressures,
securely tighten the valve caps.
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Warning
Use of unsuitab le tyres or wheel covers
could lead to sudden pressure loss and
thereby a ccidents.
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