Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3 1991, Руководство пользователя

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Tire Inflation Pressure
A table (see fuel filler flap) lists the tire
inflation pressures specified for
summer and winter tires as well as for
the varying operating conditions.
Important!
Tire pressure differs by approx.
0.1 bar (1.5 psi) per 10 °C (18 °F) of air
temperature change. Keep this in mind
when checking tire pressure inside a
garage - especially in the winter.
Example:
If garage temperature =
approx. + 2 0 °C (+ 68 °F)
and, ambient temperature =
approx. 0°C (+ 32 °F) then the
adjusted air pressure = specified air
pr 0.2 bar (3 psi).
Tire pressures listed for light loads are
minimum values offering high driving
comfort. Increased inflation pressures
for heavy loads produce favorable
handling characteristics with lighter
loads and are perfectly permissible.
The ride of the vehicle, however, will
become somewhat harder.
Tire temperature and pressure in­
crease with the vehicle speed. Tire
pressure should therefore only be cor­
rected on cold tires. Correct tire pres­
sure in warm tires only if pressure had
dropped below the pressure listed in
the table and the respective operating
conditions are taken into consideration.
An underinflated tire due to a slow leak
(e.g. due to a nail in the tire) may cause
damage such as tread separation,
bulging, etc.. Regular tire pressure
checks (including the spare tire) at
intervals of no more than 14 days are
therefore essential.
If a tire constantly loses air, it should be
inspected for damage.
Warning!
Do not overinflate tires. Overin­
flating tires can result in sudden
deflation (blow-out) because they
are more likely to become punc­
tured or damaged by road debris,
potholes, etc.. Follow recommen­
ded inflation pressures.
Do not overload the tires by
exceeding the specified vehicle
capacity weight (as indicated by
the label on the driver’s door latch
post). Overloading the tires can
overheat them, possibly causing a
blow-out.
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