Audi allroad 2001, Руководство пользователя

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VEHICLE
Tires
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Wheels
Tires are important but often abused parts
of a vehicle. They not only influence comfort
and ride, but perform vital safety functio�s.
This section is intended to provide you w1th
important information regarding their prop­
er use, care and replacement.
•
Be sure to inspect your tires at least ev­
ery
2,000
miles
(3 000
kilometres) for wear
and damage.
•
Damage to wheels and tires is not always
easy to see. If you believe that a tire or
wheel has been damaged, it is best to have
it replaced as soon as possible. Internal tire
damage can never get better or ':heal" it­
self, it can only get worse over t1me. Tire
damage can lead to tire failure and loss of
vehicle control. See your authonzed Aud1
Dealer for advice and assistance.
•
Mark tires before removing them. Re­
mount tires on the same vehicle side be­
cause the rotation direction must stay the
same.
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Store removed tires in a cool, dry and pre­
ferably dark place. Tires which are not on
wheels should be stored standing up.
•
New tires may have different tread
depths due to the configuration and des!gn
by the tire manufacturers. When replacing
tires, use ones with matching tread depth.
� WARNING
•
Tires age even if they are not be­
ing used. Tires which are more
than 6 years should be used only in
an emergency and then with cau­
tion.
•
Avoid damaging tires and wheel
rims. If you must drive over a curb
or other obstacle, drive slowly and
as nearly as possible at a right
angle. Frequently check tires for
uneven wear and damage.
M WARNING
continued
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Remove embedded material.
•
Replace worn or damaged tires
immediately.
•
Replace missing valve dust
caps.
•
Keep oil, fuel, brake fluid, etc.
away from tires.
• Keep tires inflated correctly.
New tires
New tires tend to be slippery and cannot of­
ferfull traction until they have been properly
broken in.
� WARNING
To help avoid loss of control, al­
ways operate a vehicle with new
tires at lower speeds and with spe­
cial caution for the first 300 miles
(480 kilometres).