Driving and operation
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Incorrect tyre pressures will imp air safety,
vehic le handling, com fort and fuel
economy and will increase tyre wear.
Hidden tyre damag e is not eliminated by
sub sequently ad justing the tyre pressure.
Tyre condition, wheel condition
Driv ing over sharp edges ca n lead to
hidd en tyre dam age and wheel dama ge
whic h is only noticed later on: there is a
danger of tyre blow-out.
Driv e over edges slowly and at a right
angle if possib le. When parking, ensure
that the tyres are not pressed against the
edge of the k erb.
Check tyres regularly for d amage (foreign
bodies, punctures, cuts, cracks, bulges in
sidewa lls). Check wheels for dam age. In
the event of damag e or ab normal wear,
consult a workshop.
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Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can result in
considerab le tyre warm -up and internal
damage, leading to tread separation
and even to tyre blow-out at high speeds.
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Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
