Volkswagen ID.4, Owner'S Manual

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The appearance of the sticker may differ be-
tween vehicles. It may include additional tyre
sizes.
The wrong tyre pressure will have a negative
effect on the vehicle's response and lead to
high levels of wear or even a burst tyre → .
The correct tyre pressure is particularly im-
portant at high speeds.
Comfort tyre pressure
Depending on the vehicle, the tyre pressure
sticker may show details of a comfort tyre
pressure → Fig. 183 . The comfort tyre pres-
sure allows increased driving comfort. Energy
consumption may increase when driving with
comfort tyre pressure.
Checking the tyre pressure
— Check the tyre pressure at least once
a month.
— Always check the tyre pressure when the
tyres are cold. The specified tyre pressure
applies to cold tyres. Tyre pressure is al-
ways higher in warm tyres than it is in cold
tyres. For this reason, never reduce the
pressure in warm tyres to adjust the tyre
pressure.
— Always adjust the tyre pressure to the load
level → Fig. 183 .
— After adjusting the tyre pressures, always
screw the caps onto the valves and ob-
serve the information on the tyre monitor-
ing system.
— Always use the tyre pressure specified on
the sticker. Never exceed the maximum
tyre pressure which is given on the side-
wall of the tyre
WARNING
Incorrect tyre pressure may cause the tyre
to suddenly lose pressure or burst while the
vehicle is in motion. This can cause serious
accidents and fatal injuries.
·
If the tyre pressure is too low, it is possi-
ble that the tyre temperature will in-
crease to such an extent when driving
that the tread detaches and the tyre
bursts.
·
Excessive speeds and overloading of the
vehicle can cause overheating, sudden
tyre damage including tyre bursts and
detachment of the tread surface, and
thus to a loss of control of the vehicle.
·
If the tyre pressure is too low, the tyres
will wear prematurely and the car will
not handle well.
·
Check tyre pressures regularly, at least
once a month, and before every long
journey.
·
All tyres must have the correct tyre
pressure to suit the vehicle load.
·
Never reduce excess pressure when the
tyres are warm.
NOTICE
·
When attaching the tyre pressure gauge,
ensure that you do not position it at an an-
gle to the valve stem. This can damage the
tyre valve.
·
Always make sure the valve caps are com-
pletely screwed on while driving.
Underinflated tyres can contribute to
an increase in energy consumption.
Tread depth and tread wear
indicators
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
ter on page 328.
Fig. 185 Tyre tread: tread wear indicators.
Useful information about wheels and tyres 333
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